Add 8/24 and 81/90
8/24 + 81/90 is 37/30.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 15/24 × 15 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
81/90 = 81 × 4/90 × 4 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 324/360 = 120 + 324/360 = 444/360 - 444/360 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 8/24 + 81/90 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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