Add 60/24 and 3/90
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 3/90
60/24 + 3/90 is 38/15.
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,
3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360 - Add the two like fractions:
900/360 + 12/360 = 900 + 12/360 = 912/360 - 912/360 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 60/24 + 3/90 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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