Add 32/8 and 60/90
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 60/90
32/8 + 60/90 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
32/8 = 32 × 45/8 × 45 = 1440/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
60/90 = 60 × 4/90 × 4 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/360 + 240/360 = 1440 + 240/360 = 1680/360 - 1680/360 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 32/8 + 60/90 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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