Add 32/20 and 3/90
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 3/90
32/20 + 3/90 is 49/30.
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,
3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 6/180 = 288 + 6/180 = 294/180 - 294/180 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 32/20 + 3/90 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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