Add 32/2 and 15/90
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 15/90
32/2 + 15/90 is 97/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
32/2 = 32 × 45/2 × 45 = 1440/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/90 + 15/90 = 1440 + 15/90 = 1455/90 - 1455/90 simplified gives 97/6
- So, 32/2 + 15/90 = 97/6
In mixed form: 161/6
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