Add 60/24 and 10/90
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 10/90
60/24 + 10/90 is 47/18.
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,
60/24 = 60 × 15/24 × 15 = 900/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
900/360 + 40/360 = 900 + 40/360 = 940/360 - 940/360 simplified gives 47/18
- So, 60/24 + 10/90 = 47/18
In mixed form: 211/18
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