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Add 54/32 and 90/28

1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 3 6/28

54/32 + 90/28 is 549/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 28 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    54/32 = 54 × 7/32 × 7 = 378/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    90/28 = 90 × 8/28 × 8 = 720/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/224 + 720/224 = 378 + 720/224 = 1098/224
  5. 1098/224 simplified gives 549/112
  6. So, 54/32 + 90/28 = 549/112
    In mixed form: 4101/112

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