Add 32/40 and 30/90
32/40 + 30/90 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
32/40 = 32 × 9/40 × 9 = 288/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
30/90 = 30 × 4/90 × 4 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
288/360 + 120/360 = 288 + 120/360 = 408/360 - 408/360 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 32/40 + 30/90 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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