Add 90/18 and 10/24
1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 10/24
90/18 + 10/24 is 65/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
90/18 = 90 × 4/18 × 4 = 360/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72 - Add the two like fractions:
360/72 + 30/72 = 360 + 30/72 = 390/72 - 390/72 simplified gives 65/12
- So, 90/18 + 10/24 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12
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