Add 90/35 and 15/24
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 15/24
90/35 + 15/24 is 179/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
90/35 = 90 × 24/35 × 24 = 2160/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/840 + 525/840 = 2160 + 525/840 = 2685/840 - 2685/840 simplified gives 179/56
- So, 90/35 + 15/24 = 179/56
In mixed form: 311/56
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