Add 32/60 and 5/90
32/60 + 5/90 is 53/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
32/60 = 32 × 3/60 × 3 = 96/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 10/180 = 96 + 10/180 = 106/180 - 106/180 simplified gives 53/90
- So, 32/60 + 5/90 = 53/90
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