Add 70/90 and 24/32
70/90 + 24/32 is 55/36.
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,
24/32 = 24 × 45/32 × 45 = 1080/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/1440 + 1080/1440 = 1120 + 1080/1440 = 2200/1440 - 2200/1440 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 70/90 + 24/32 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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