Add 70/32 and 3/90
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 3/90
70/32 + 3/90 is 533/240.
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,
70/32 = 70 × 45/32 × 45 = 3150/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
3/90 = 3 × 16/90 × 16 = 48/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/1440 + 48/1440 = 3150 + 48/1440 = 3198/1440 - 3198/1440 simplified gives 533/240
- So, 70/32 + 3/90 = 533/240
In mixed form: 253/240
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