Add 24/90 and 90/75
1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 1 15/75
24/90 + 90/75 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
24/90 = 24 × 5/90 × 5 = 120/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
90/75 = 90 × 6/75 × 6 = 540/450 - Add the two like fractions:
120/450 + 540/450 = 120 + 540/450 = 660/450 - 660/450 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 24/90 + 90/75 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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