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Add 90/24 and 10/75

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 10/75

90/24 + 10/75 is 233/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    90/24 = 90 × 25/24 × 25 = 2250/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/600 + 80/600 = 2250 + 80/600 = 2330/600
  5. 2330/600 simplified gives 233/60
  6. So, 90/24 + 10/75 = 233/60
    In mixed form: 353/60

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