Add 32/28 and 15/90
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 15/90
32/28 + 15/90 is 55/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
32/28 = 32 × 45/28 × 45 = 1440/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
15/90 = 15 × 14/90 × 14 = 210/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/1260 + 210/1260 = 1440 + 210/1260 = 1650/1260 - 1650/1260 simplified gives 55/42
- So, 32/28 + 15/90 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42
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