Add 60/75 and 24/90
60/75 + 24/90 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
60/75 = 60 × 6/75 × 6 = 360/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
24/90 = 24 × 5/90 × 5 = 120/450 - Add the two like fractions:
360/450 + 120/450 = 360 + 120/450 = 480/450 - 480/450 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 60/75 + 24/90 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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