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Add 9/24 and 16/90

9/24 + 16/90 is 199/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    9/24 = 9 × 15/24 × 15 = 135/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    16/90 = 16 × 4/90 × 4 = 64/360
  4. Add the two fractions:
    135/360 + 64/360 = 135 + 64/360 = 199/360

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