Add 30/24 and 45/90
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 45/90
30/24 + 45/90 is 7/4.
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,
30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
450/360 + 180/360 = 450 + 180/360 = 630/360 - 630/360 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 30/24 + 45/90 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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