Add 84/24 and 75/90
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 75/90
84/24 + 75/90 is 13/3.
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,
84/24 = 84 × 15/24 × 15 = 1260/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
75/90 = 75 × 4/90 × 4 = 300/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/360 + 300/360 = 1260 + 300/360 = 1560/360 - 1560/360 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 84/24 + 75/90 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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