Add 90/24 and 80/90
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 80/90
90/24 + 80/90 is 167/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 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 90 × 4 = 360,
80/90 = 80 × 4/90 × 4 = 320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/360 + 320/360 = 1350 + 320/360 = 1670/360 - 1670/360 simplified gives 167/36
- So, 90/24 + 80/90 = 167/36
In mixed form: 423/36
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