Add 32/20 and 25/90
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 25/90
32/20 + 25/90 is 169/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
32/20 = 32 × 9/20 × 9 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
25/90 = 25 × 2/90 × 2 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 50/180 = 288 + 50/180 = 338/180 - 338/180 simplified gives 169/90
- So, 32/20 + 25/90 = 169/90
In mixed form: 179/90
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