Add 54/24 and 18/90
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 18/90
54/24 + 18/90 is 49/20.
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,
54/24 = 54 × 15/24 × 15 = 810/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
18/90 = 18 × 4/90 × 4 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
810/360 + 72/360 = 810 + 72/360 = 882/360 - 882/360 simplified gives 49/20
- So, 54/24 + 18/90 = 49/20
In mixed form: 29/20
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