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Add 3/90 and 9/24

3/90 + 9/24 is 49/120.

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,
    3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    9/24 = 9 × 15/24 × 15 = 135/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/360 + 135/360 = 12 + 135/360 = 147/360
  5. 147/360 simplified gives 49/120
  6. So, 3/90 + 9/24 = 49/120

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