Add 5/90 and 7/32
5/90 + 7/32 is 79/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
5/90 = 5 × 16/90 × 16 = 80/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
7/32 = 7 × 45/32 × 45 = 315/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
80/1440 + 315/1440 = 80 + 315/1440 = 395/1440 - 395/1440 simplified gives 79/288
- So, 5/90 + 7/32 = 79/288
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