Add 3/90 and 42/32
1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 1 10/32
3/90 + 42/32 is 323/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
3/90 = 3 × 16/90 × 16 = 48/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
42/32 = 42 × 45/32 × 45 = 1890/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
48/1440 + 1890/1440 = 48 + 1890/1440 = 1938/1440 - 1938/1440 simplified gives 323/240
- So, 3/90 + 42/32 = 323/240
In mixed form: 183/240
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