Add 32/8 and 9/90
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 9/90
32/8 + 9/90 is 41/10.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/360 + 36/360 = 1440 + 36/360 = 1476/360 - 1476/360 simplified gives 41/10
- So, 32/8 + 9/90 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10
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