Add 32/30 and 40/90
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 40/90
32/30 + 40/90 is 68/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
32/30 = 32 × 3/30 × 3 = 96/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
96/90 + 40/90 = 96 + 40/90 = 136/90 - 136/90 simplified gives 68/45
- So, 32/30 + 40/90 = 68/45
In mixed form: 123/45
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