Add 70/90 and 15/32
70/90 + 15/32 is 359/288.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
70/90 = 70 × 16/90 × 16 = 1120/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
15/32 = 15 × 45/32 × 45 = 675/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/1440 + 675/1440 = 1120 + 675/1440 = 1795/1440 - 1795/1440 simplified gives 359/288
- So, 70/90 + 15/32 = 359/288
In mixed form: 171/288
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