Add 7/24 and 70/90
7/24 + 70/90 is 77/72.
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,
70/90 = 70 × 4/90 × 4 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
105/360 + 280/360 = 105 + 280/360 = 385/360 - 385/360 simplified gives 77/72
- So, 7/24 + 70/90 = 77/72
In mixed form: 15/72
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