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Add 28/90 and 20/24

28/90 + 20/24 is 103/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    28/90 = 28 × 4/90 × 4 = 112/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    20/24 = 20 × 15/24 × 15 = 300/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/360 + 300/360 = 112 + 300/360 = 412/360
  5. 412/360 simplified gives 103/90
  6. So, 28/90 + 20/24 = 103/90
    In mixed form: 113/90

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