Add 70/90 and 2/24
70/90 + 2/24 is 31/36.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 15/24 × 15 = 30/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 30/360 = 280 + 30/360 = 310/360 - 310/360 simplified gives 31/36
- So, 70/90 + 2/24 = 31/36
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