Add 48/24 and 1/90
1st number: 2 0/24, 2nd number: 1/90
48/24 + 1/90 is 181/90.
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,
48/24 = 48 × 15/24 × 15 = 720/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
1/90 = 1 × 4/90 × 4 = 4/360 - Add the two like fractions:
720/360 + 4/360 = 720 + 4/360 = 724/360 - 724/360 simplified gives 181/90
- So, 48/24 + 1/90 = 181/90
In mixed form: 21/90
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