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Add 90/24 and 70/81

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 70/81

90/24 + 70/81 is 1495/324.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
    90/24 = 90 × 27/24 × 27 = 2430/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    70/81 = 70 × 8/81 × 8 = 560/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/648 + 560/648 = 2430 + 560/648 = 2990/648
  5. 2990/648 simplified gives 1495/324
  6. So, 90/24 + 70/81 = 1495/324
    In mixed form: 4199/324

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