Add 5/90 and 1/24
5/90 + 1/24 is 7/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
1/24 = 1 × 15/24 × 15 = 15/360 - Add the two like fractions:
20/360 + 15/360 = 20 + 15/360 = 35/360 - 35/360 simplified gives 7/72
- So, 5/90 + 1/24 = 7/72
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