Add 32/24 and 28/90
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 28/90
32/24 + 28/90 is 74/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
32/24 = 32 × 15/24 × 15 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
28/90 = 28 × 4/90 × 4 = 112/360 - Add the two like fractions:
480/360 + 112/360 = 480 + 112/360 = 592/360 - 592/360 simplified gives 74/45
- So, 32/24 + 28/90 = 74/45
In mixed form: 129/45
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