Add 75/32 and 56/90
1st number: 2 11/32, 2nd number: 56/90
75/32 + 56/90 is 4271/1440.
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,
75/32 = 75 × 45/32 × 45 = 3375/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
56/90 = 56 × 16/90 × 16 = 896/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/1440 + 896/1440 = 3375 + 896/1440 = 4271/1440 - So, 75/32 + 56/90 = 4271/1440
In mixed form: 21391/1440
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