Add 3/32 and 9/90
3/32 + 9/90 is 31/160.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 16/90 × 16 = 144/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1440 + 144/1440 = 135 + 144/1440 = 279/1440 - 279/1440 simplified gives 31/160
- So, 3/32 + 9/90 = 31/160
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