Add 32/5 and 5/90
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 5/90
32/5 + 5/90 is 581/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
32/5 = 32 × 18/5 × 18 = 576/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
576/90 + 5/90 = 576 + 5/90 = 581/90 - So, 32/5 + 5/90 = 581/90
In mixed form: 641/90
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