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Add 32/10 and 15/90

1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 15/90

32/10 + 15/90 is 101/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    32/10 = 32 × 9/10 × 9 = 288/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/90 + 15/90 = 288 + 15/90 = 303/90
  5. 303/90 simplified gives 101/30
  6. So, 32/10 + 15/90 = 101/30
    In mixed form: 311/30

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