Add 30/90 and 9/24
30/90 + 9/24 is 17/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
30/90 = 30 × 4/90 × 4 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
9/24 = 9 × 15/24 × 15 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 135/360 = 120 + 135/360 = 255/360 - 255/360 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 30/90 + 9/24 = 17/24
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