Add 84/32 and 56/90
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 56/90
84/32 + 56/90 is 1169/360.
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,
84/32 = 84 × 45/32 × 45 = 3780/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
56/90 = 56 × 16/90 × 16 = 896/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/1440 + 896/1440 = 3780 + 896/1440 = 4676/1440 - 4676/1440 simplified gives 1169/360
- So, 84/32 + 56/90 = 1169/360
In mixed form: 389/360
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