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Add 72/90 and 10/32

72/90 + 10/32 is 89/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    72/90 = 72 × 16/90 × 16 = 1152/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    10/32 = 10 × 45/32 × 45 = 450/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/1440 + 450/1440 = 1152 + 450/1440 = 1602/1440
  5. 1602/1440 simplified gives 89/80
  6. So, 72/90 + 10/32 = 89/80
    In mixed form: 19/80

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