Add 32/16 and 98/90
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 1 8/90
32/16 + 98/90 is 139/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
32/16 = 32 × 45/16 × 45 = 1440/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
98/90 = 98 × 8/90 × 8 = 784/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/720 + 784/720 = 1440 + 784/720 = 2224/720 - 2224/720 simplified gives 139/45
- So, 32/16 + 98/90 = 139/45
In mixed form: 34/45
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