Add 48/24 and 14/90
1st number: 2 0/24, 2nd number: 14/90
48/24 + 14/90 is 97/45.
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,
14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
720/360 + 56/360 = 720 + 56/360 = 776/360 - 776/360 simplified gives 97/45
- So, 48/24 + 14/90 = 97/45
In mixed form: 27/45
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