Add 32/24 and 15/90
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 15/90
32/24 + 15/90 is 3/2.
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,
32/24 = 32 × 15/24 × 15 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
480/360 + 60/360 = 480 + 60/360 = 540/360 - 540/360 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 32/24 + 15/90 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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