Add 24/90 and 90/20
1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 4 10/20
24/90 + 90/20 is 143/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
24/90 = 24 × 2/90 × 2 = 48/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
90/20 = 90 × 9/20 × 9 = 810/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 810/180 = 48 + 810/180 = 858/180 - 858/180 simplified gives 143/30
- So, 24/90 + 90/20 = 143/30
In mixed form: 423/30
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