Add 75/80 and 24/90
75/80 + 24/90 is 289/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
75/80 = 75 × 9/80 × 9 = 675/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
24/90 = 24 × 8/90 × 8 = 192/720 - Add the two like fractions:
675/720 + 192/720 = 675 + 192/720 = 867/720 - 867/720 simplified gives 289/240
- So, 75/80 + 24/90 = 289/240
In mixed form: 149/240
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