Add 84/90 and 3/32
84/90 + 3/32 is 493/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
84/90 = 84 × 16/90 × 16 = 1344/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
3/32 = 3 × 45/32 × 45 = 135/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/1440 + 135/1440 = 1344 + 135/1440 = 1479/1440 - 1479/1440 simplified gives 493/480
- So, 84/90 + 3/32 = 493/480
In mixed form: 113/480
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