Add 36/32 and 63/90
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 63/90
36/32 + 63/90 is 73/40.
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,
63/90 = 63 × 16/90 × 16 = 1008/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/1440 + 1008/1440 = 1620 + 1008/1440 = 2628/1440 - 2628/1440 simplified gives 73/40
- So, 36/32 + 63/90 = 73/40
In mixed form: 133/40
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