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Add 9/24 and 56/90

9/24 + 56/90 is 359/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  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,
    56/90 = 56 × 4/90 × 4 = 224/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/360 + 224/360 = 135 + 224/360 = 359/360
  5. So, 9/24 + 56/90 = 359/360

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