Add 5/32 and 25/90
5/32 + 25/90 is 125/288.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 45/32 × 45 = 225/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
25/90 = 25 × 16/90 × 16 = 400/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1440 + 400/1440 = 225 + 400/1440 = 625/1440 - 625/1440 simplified gives 125/288
- So, 5/32 + 25/90 = 125/288
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