Add 80/90 and 24/75
80/90 + 24/75 is 272/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
80/90 = 80 × 5/90 × 5 = 400/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
24/75 = 24 × 6/75 × 6 = 144/450 - Add the two like fractions:
400/450 + 144/450 = 400 + 144/450 = 544/450 - 544/450 simplified gives 272/225
- So, 80/90 + 24/75 = 272/225
In mixed form: 147/225
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