Add 70/24 and 81/90
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 81/90
70/24 + 81/90 is 229/60.
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,
70/24 = 70 × 15/24 × 15 = 1050/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
81/90 = 81 × 4/90 × 4 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/360 + 324/360 = 1050 + 324/360 = 1374/360 - 1374/360 simplified gives 229/60
- So, 70/24 + 81/90 = 229/60
In mixed form: 349/60
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