Add 32/8 and 98/90
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 1 8/90
32/8 + 98/90 is 229/45.
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,
98/90 = 98 × 4/90 × 4 = 392/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/360 + 392/360 = 1440 + 392/360 = 1832/360 - 1832/360 simplified gives 229/45
- So, 32/8 + 98/90 = 229/45
In mixed form: 54/45
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