Add 15/32 and 40/90
15/32 + 40/90 is 263/288.
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,
15/32 = 15 × 45/32 × 45 = 675/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
40/90 = 40 × 16/90 × 16 = 640/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1440 + 640/1440 = 675 + 640/1440 = 1315/1440 - 1315/1440 simplified gives 263/288
- So, 15/32 + 40/90 = 263/288
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