Add 90/18 and 7/24
1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 7/24
90/18 + 7/24 is 127/24.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72 - Add the two like fractions:
360/72 + 21/72 = 360 + 21/72 = 381/72 - 381/72 simplified gives 127/24
- So, 90/18 + 7/24 = 127/24
In mixed form: 57/24
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