Add 36/32 and 14/90
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 14/90
36/32 + 14/90 is 461/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
36/32 = 36 × 45/32 × 45 = 1620/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
14/90 = 14 × 16/90 × 16 = 224/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/1440 + 224/1440 = 1620 + 224/1440 = 1844/1440 - 1844/1440 simplified gives 461/360
- So, 36/32 + 14/90 = 461/360
In mixed form: 1101/360
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