Add 6/24 and 70/90
6/24 + 70/90 is 37/36.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 15/24 × 15 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
70/90 = 70 × 4/90 × 4 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 280/360 = 90 + 280/360 = 370/360 - 370/360 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 6/24 + 70/90 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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