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Add 54/90 and 35/24

1st number: 54/90, 2nd number: 1 11/24

54/90 + 35/24 is 247/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    54/90 = 54 × 4/90 × 4 = 216/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    35/24 = 35 × 15/24 × 15 = 525/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/360 + 525/360 = 216 + 525/360 = 741/360
  5. 741/360 simplified gives 247/120
  6. So, 54/90 + 35/24 = 247/120
    In mixed form: 27/120

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