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Add 24/90 and 9/72

24/90 + 9/72 is 47/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    24/90 = 24 × 4/90 × 4 = 96/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/360 + 45/360 = 96 + 45/360 = 141/360
  5. 141/360 simplified gives 47/120
  6. So, 24/90 + 9/72 = 47/120

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