Add 60/24 and 40/90
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 40/90
60/24 + 40/90 is 53/18.
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,
40/90 = 40 × 4/90 × 4 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
900/360 + 160/360 = 900 + 160/360 = 1060/360 - 1060/360 simplified gives 53/18
- So, 60/24 + 40/90 = 53/18
In mixed form: 217/18
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