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Add 45/32 and 5/90

1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 5/90

45/32 + 5/90 is 421/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    45/32 = 45 × 45/32 × 45 = 2025/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    5/90 = 5 × 16/90 × 16 = 80/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/1440 + 80/1440 = 2025 + 80/1440 = 2105/1440
  5. 2105/1440 simplified gives 421/288
  6. So, 45/32 + 5/90 = 421/288
    In mixed form: 1133/288

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