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Add 8/90 and 8/24

8/90 + 8/24 is 19/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    8/90 = 8 × 4/90 × 4 = 32/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    8/24 = 8 × 15/24 × 15 = 120/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/360 + 120/360 = 32 + 120/360 = 152/360
  5. 152/360 simplified gives 19/45
  6. So, 8/90 + 8/24 = 19/45

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