Add 32/28 and 60/90
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 60/90
32/28 + 60/90 is 38/21.
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,
60/90 = 60 × 14/90 × 14 = 840/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/1260 + 840/1260 = 1440 + 840/1260 = 2280/1260 - 2280/1260 simplified gives 38/21
- So, 32/28 + 60/90 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21
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