Add 40/45 and 32/90
40/45 + 32/90 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
32/90 = 32 × 1/90 × 1 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
80/90 + 32/90 = 80 + 32/90 = 112/90 - 112/90 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 40/45 + 32/90 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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