Add 48/24 and 9/90
1st number: 2 0/24, 2nd number: 9/90
48/24 + 9/90 is 21/10.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
720/360 + 36/360 = 720 + 36/360 = 756/360 - 756/360 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 48/24 + 9/90 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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