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Add 72/32 and 7/90

1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 7/90

72/32 + 7/90 is 419/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    72/32 = 72 × 45/32 × 45 = 3240/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    7/90 = 7 × 16/90 × 16 = 112/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/1440 + 112/1440 = 3240 + 112/1440 = 3352/1440
  5. 3352/1440 simplified gives 419/180
  6. So, 72/32 + 7/90 = 419/180
    In mixed form: 259/180

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