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Add 5/24 and 4/90

5/24 + 4/90 is 91/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    5/24 = 5 × 15/24 × 15 = 75/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    4/90 = 4 × 4/90 × 4 = 16/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/360 + 16/360 = 75 + 16/360 = 91/360
  5. So, 5/24 + 4/90 = 91/360

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