Add 18/32 and 16/90
18/32 + 16/90 is 533/720.
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,
18/32 = 18 × 45/32 × 45 = 810/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
16/90 = 16 × 16/90 × 16 = 256/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
810/1440 + 256/1440 = 810 + 256/1440 = 1066/1440 - 1066/1440 simplified gives 533/720
- So, 18/32 + 16/90 = 533/720
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