Add 5/3 and 90/32
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2 26/32
5/3 + 90/32 is 215/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
5/3 = 5 × 32/3 × 32 = 160/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
90/32 = 90 × 3/32 × 3 = 270/96 - Add the two like fractions:
160/96 + 270/96 = 160 + 270/96 = 430/96 - 430/96 simplified gives 215/48
- So, 5/3 + 90/32 = 215/48
In mixed form: 423/48
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