Add 12/5 and 32/90
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 32/90
12/5 + 32/90 is 124/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
12/5 = 12 × 18/5 × 18 = 216/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
32/90 = 32 × 1/90 × 1 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
216/90 + 32/90 = 216 + 32/90 = 248/90 - 248/90 simplified gives 124/45
- So, 12/5 + 32/90 = 124/45
In mixed form: 234/45
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