Add 70/90 and 1/24
70/90 + 1/24 is 59/72.
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,
70/90 = 70 × 4/90 × 4 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
1/24 = 1 × 15/24 × 15 = 15/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 15/360 = 280 + 15/360 = 295/360 - 295/360 simplified gives 59/72
- So, 70/90 + 1/24 = 59/72
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