Add 60/90 and 15/24
60/90 + 15/24 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
60/90 = 60 × 4/90 × 4 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
15/24 = 15 × 15/24 × 15 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 225/360 = 240 + 225/360 = 465/360 - 465/360 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 60/90 + 15/24 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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