Add 45/24 and 49/90
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 49/90
45/24 + 49/90 is 871/360.
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,
45/24 = 45 × 15/24 × 15 = 675/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
49/90 = 49 × 4/90 × 4 = 196/360 - Add the two like fractions:
675/360 + 196/360 = 675 + 196/360 = 871/360 - So, 45/24 + 49/90 = 871/360
In mixed form: 2151/360
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