Add 56/32 and 4/90
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 4/90
56/32 + 4/90 is 323/180.
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,
56/32 = 56 × 45/32 × 45 = 2520/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
4/90 = 4 × 16/90 × 16 = 64/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/1440 + 64/1440 = 2520 + 64/1440 = 2584/1440 - 2584/1440 simplified gives 323/180
- So, 56/32 + 4/90 = 323/180
In mixed form: 1143/180
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