Add 90/24 and 3/8
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 3/8
90/24 + 3/8 is 33/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
90/24 = 90 × 1/24 × 1 = 90/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
3/8 = 3 × 3/8 × 3 = 9/24 - Add the two like fractions:
90/24 + 9/24 = 90 + 9/24 = 99/24 - 99/24 simplified gives 33/8
- So, 90/24 + 3/8 = 33/8
In mixed form: 41/8
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