Add 75/24 and 12/90
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 12/90
75/24 + 12/90 is 391/120.
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,
75/24 = 75 × 15/24 × 15 = 1125/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
12/90 = 12 × 4/90 × 4 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/360 + 48/360 = 1125 + 48/360 = 1173/360 - 1173/360 simplified gives 391/120
- So, 75/24 + 12/90 = 391/120
In mixed form: 331/120
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