Add 8/32 and 84/90
8/32 + 84/90 is 71/60.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 45/32 × 45 = 360/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
84/90 = 84 × 16/90 × 16 = 1344/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1440 + 1344/1440 = 360 + 1344/1440 = 1704/1440 - 1704/1440 simplified gives 71/60
- So, 8/32 + 84/90 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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