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