Add 90/35 and 24/72
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 24/72
90/35 + 24/72 is 61/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
90/35 = 90 × 72/35 × 72 = 6480/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
24/72 = 24 × 35/72 × 35 = 840/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
6480/2520 + 840/2520 = 6480 + 840/2520 = 7320/2520 - 7320/2520 simplified gives 61/21
- So, 90/35 + 24/72 = 61/21
In mixed form: 219/21
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