Add 45/24 and 84/90
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 84/90
45/24 + 84/90 is 337/120.
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,
84/90 = 84 × 4/90 × 4 = 336/360 - Add the two like fractions:
675/360 + 336/360 = 675 + 336/360 = 1011/360 - 1011/360 simplified gives 337/120
- So, 45/24 + 84/90 = 337/120
In mixed form: 297/120
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