Add 3/32 and 80/90
3/32 + 80/90 is 283/288.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 45/32 × 45 = 135/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
80/90 = 80 × 16/90 × 16 = 1280/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1440 + 1280/1440 = 135 + 1280/1440 = 1415/1440 - 1415/1440 simplified gives 283/288
- So, 3/32 + 80/90 = 283/288
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