Add 10/90 and 72/32
1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 2 8/32
10/90 + 72/32 is 85/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
10/90 = 10 × 16/90 × 16 = 160/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
72/32 = 72 × 45/32 × 45 = 3240/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
160/1440 + 3240/1440 = 160 + 3240/1440 = 3400/1440 - 3400/1440 simplified gives 85/36
- So, 10/90 + 72/32 = 85/36
In mixed form: 213/36
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