Add 2/32 and 72/90
2/32 + 72/90 is 69/80.
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,
72/90 = 72 × 16/90 × 16 = 1152/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1440 + 1152/1440 = 90 + 1152/1440 = 1242/1440 - 1242/1440 simplified gives 69/80
- So, 2/32 + 72/90 = 69/80
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