Add 32/45 and 90/24
1st number: 32/45, 2nd number: 3 18/24
32/45 + 90/24 is 803/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
32/45 = 32 × 8/45 × 8 = 256/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
90/24 = 90 × 15/24 × 15 = 1350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
256/360 + 1350/360 = 256 + 1350/360 = 1606/360 - 1606/360 simplified gives 803/180
- So, 32/45 + 90/24 = 803/180
In mixed form: 483/180
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