Add 90/32 and 16/40
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 16/40
90/32 + 16/40 is 257/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
90/32 = 90 × 5/32 × 5 = 450/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
16/40 = 16 × 4/40 × 4 = 64/160 - Add the two like fractions:
450/160 + 64/160 = 450 + 64/160 = 514/160 - 514/160 simplified gives 257/80
- So, 90/32 + 16/40 = 257/80
In mixed form: 317/80
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