Add 60/30 and 24/90
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 24/90
60/30 + 24/90 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
60/30 = 60 × 3/30 × 3 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
180/90 + 24/90 = 180 + 24/90 = 204/90 - 204/90 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 60/30 + 24/90 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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