Add 5/32 and 15/90
5/32 + 15/90 is 31/96.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 45/32 × 45 = 225/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
15/90 = 15 × 16/90 × 16 = 240/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1440 + 240/1440 = 225 + 240/1440 = 465/1440 - 465/1440 simplified gives 31/96
- So, 5/32 + 15/90 = 31/96
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