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Add 90/28 and 9/24

1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 9/24

90/28 + 9/24 is 201/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    90/28 = 90 × 6/28 × 6 = 540/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/168 + 63/168 = 540 + 63/168 = 603/168
  5. 603/168 simplified gives 201/56
  6. So, 90/28 + 9/24 = 201/56
    In mixed form: 333/56

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