Add 2/32 and 36/90
2/32 + 36/90 is 37/80.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 45/32 × 45 = 90/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
36/90 = 36 × 16/90 × 16 = 576/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1440 + 576/1440 = 90 + 576/1440 = 666/1440 - 666/1440 simplified gives 37/80
- So, 2/32 + 36/90 = 37/80
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