Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 14/90 and 90/32

1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 2 26/32

14/90 + 90/32 is 2137/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    14/90 = 14 × 16/90 × 16 = 224/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    90/32 = 90 × 45/32 × 45 = 4050/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/1440 + 4050/1440 = 224 + 4050/1440 = 4274/1440
  5. 4274/1440 simplified gives 2137/720
  6. So, 14/90 + 90/32 = 2137/720
    In mixed form: 2697/720

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com