Add 32/75 and 70/90
32/75 + 70/90 is 271/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
32/75 = 32 × 6/75 × 6 = 192/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
70/90 = 70 × 5/90 × 5 = 350/450 - Add the two like fractions:
192/450 + 350/450 = 192 + 350/450 = 542/450 - 542/450 simplified gives 271/225
- So, 32/75 + 70/90 = 271/225
In mixed form: 146/225
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