Add 42/90 and 90/32
1st number: 42/90, 2nd number: 2 26/32
42/90 + 90/32 is 787/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
42/90 = 42 × 16/90 × 16 = 672/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
90/32 = 90 × 45/32 × 45 = 4050/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
672/1440 + 4050/1440 = 672 + 4050/1440 = 4722/1440 - 4722/1440 simplified gives 787/240
- So, 42/90 + 90/32 = 787/240
In mixed form: 367/240
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