Add 6/32 and 96/90
1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 1 6/90
6/32 + 96/90 is 301/240.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 45/32 × 45 = 270/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
96/90 = 96 × 16/90 × 16 = 1536/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1440 + 1536/1440 = 270 + 1536/1440 = 1806/1440 - 1806/1440 simplified gives 301/240
- So, 6/32 + 96/90 = 301/240
In mixed form: 161/240
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/32+96/90 6/64+96/90 18/32+96/90 6/96+96/90 30/32+96/90 42/32+96/90