Add 8/32 and 90/45
1st number: 8/32, 2nd number: 2 0/45
8/32 + 90/45 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 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 45 × 32 = 1440,
90/45 = 90 × 32/45 × 32 = 2880/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1440 + 2880/1440 = 360 + 2880/1440 = 3240/1440 - 3240/1440 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 8/32 + 90/45 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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