Add 15/32 and 54/90
15/32 + 54/90 is 171/160.
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,
15/32 = 15 × 45/32 × 45 = 675/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
54/90 = 54 × 16/90 × 16 = 864/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1440 + 864/1440 = 675 + 864/1440 = 1539/1440 - 1539/1440 simplified gives 171/160
- So, 15/32 + 54/90 = 171/160
In mixed form: 111/160
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