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