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Add 32/30 and 10/90

1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 10/90

32/30 + 10/90 is 53/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    32/30 = 32 × 3/30 × 3 = 96/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/90 + 10/90 = 96 + 10/90 = 106/90
  5. 106/90 simplified gives 53/45
  6. So, 32/30 + 10/90 = 53/45
    In mixed form: 18/45

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