Add 20/32 and 3/90
20/32 + 3/90 is 79/120.
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,
20/32 = 20 × 45/32 × 45 = 900/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
3/90 = 3 × 16/90 × 16 = 48/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1440 + 48/1440 = 900 + 48/1440 = 948/1440 - 948/1440 simplified gives 79/120
- So, 20/32 + 3/90 = 79/120
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