Add 25/24 and 50/90
1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 50/90
25/24 + 50/90 is 115/72.
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,
50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
375/360 + 200/360 = 375 + 200/360 = 575/360 - 575/360 simplified gives 115/72
- So, 25/24 + 50/90 = 115/72
In mixed form: 143/72
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