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Add 7/90 and 49/32

1st number: 7/90, 2nd number: 1 17/32

7/90 + 49/32 is 2317/1440.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    7/90 = 7 × 16/90 × 16 = 112/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    49/32 = 49 × 45/32 × 45 = 2205/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/1440 + 2205/1440 = 112 + 2205/1440 = 2317/1440
  5. So, 7/90 + 49/32 = 2317/1440
    In mixed form: 1877/1440

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