Add 24/90 and 9/72
24/90 + 9/72 is 47/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
24/90 = 24 × 4/90 × 4 = 96/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
96/360 + 45/360 = 96 + 45/360 = 141/360 - 141/360 simplified gives 47/120
- So, 24/90 + 9/72 = 47/120
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