Add 25/24 and 21/90
1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 21/90
25/24 + 21/90 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
25/24 = 25 × 15/24 × 15 = 375/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
21/90 = 21 × 4/90 × 4 = 84/360 - Add the two like fractions:
375/360 + 84/360 = 375 + 84/360 = 459/360 - 459/360 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 25/24 + 21/90 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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