Add 70/32 and 27/90
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 27/90
70/32 + 27/90 is 199/80.
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,
70/32 = 70 × 45/32 × 45 = 3150/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
27/90 = 27 × 16/90 × 16 = 432/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/1440 + 432/1440 = 3150 + 432/1440 = 3582/1440 - 3582/1440 simplified gives 199/80
- So, 70/32 + 27/90 = 199/80
In mixed form: 239/80
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