Add 24/32 and 16/90
24/32 + 16/90 is 167/180.
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,
24/32 = 24 × 45/32 × 45 = 1080/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
16/90 = 16 × 16/90 × 16 = 256/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1440 + 256/1440 = 1080 + 256/1440 = 1336/1440 - 1336/1440 simplified gives 167/180
- So, 24/32 + 16/90 = 167/180
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