Add 1/32 and 72/90
1/32 + 72/90 is 133/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
1/32 = 1 × 45/32 × 45 = 45/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
72/90 = 72 × 16/90 × 16 = 1152/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
45/1440 + 1152/1440 = 45 + 1152/1440 = 1197/1440 - 1197/1440 simplified gives 133/160
- So, 1/32 + 72/90 = 133/160
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