Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 54/32 and 1/90

1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 1/90

54/32 + 1/90 is 1223/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    54/32 = 54 × 45/32 × 45 = 2430/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    1/90 = 1 × 16/90 × 16 = 16/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/1440 + 16/1440 = 2430 + 16/1440 = 2446/1440
  5. 2446/1440 simplified gives 1223/720
  6. So, 54/32 + 1/90 = 1223/720
    In mixed form: 1503/720

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com