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Add 90/35 and 4/24

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 4/24

90/35 + 4/24 is 115/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    90/35 = 90 × 24/35 × 24 = 2160/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    4/24 = 4 × 35/24 × 35 = 140/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/840 + 140/840 = 2160 + 140/840 = 2300/840
  5. 2300/840 simplified gives 115/42
  6. So, 90/35 + 4/24 = 115/42
    In mixed form: 231/42

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