Add 4/24 and 21/90
4/24 + 21/90 is 2/5.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 15/24 × 15 = 60/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
21/90 = 21 × 4/90 × 4 = 84/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 84/360 = 60 + 84/360 = 144/360 - 144/360 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 4/24 + 21/90 = 2/5
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