Add 32/18 and 8/90
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 8/90
32/18 + 8/90 is 28/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
32/18 = 32 × 5/18 × 5 = 160/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Add the two like fractions:
160/90 + 8/90 = 160 + 8/90 = 168/90 - 168/90 simplified gives 28/15
- So, 32/18 + 8/90 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15
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