Add 7/24 and 20/90
7/24 + 20/90 is 37/72.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 15/24 × 15 = 105/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
20/90 = 20 × 4/90 × 4 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
105/360 + 80/360 = 105 + 80/360 = 185/360 - 185/360 simplified gives 37/72
- So, 7/24 + 20/90 = 37/72
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