Add 90/24 and 2/45
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 2/45
90/24 + 2/45 is 683/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
90/24 = 90 × 15/24 × 15 = 1350/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/360 + 16/360 = 1350 + 16/360 = 1366/360 - 1366/360 simplified gives 683/180
- So, 90/24 + 2/45 = 683/180
In mixed form: 3143/180
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