Add 9/24 and 20/90
9/24 + 20/90 is 43/72.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 15/24 × 15 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
20/90 = 20 × 4/90 × 4 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
135/360 + 80/360 = 135 + 80/360 = 215/360 - 215/360 simplified gives 43/72
- So, 9/24 + 20/90 = 43/72
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