Add 90/32 and 20/45
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 20/45
90/32 + 20/45 is 469/144.
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,
90/32 = 90 × 45/32 × 45 = 4050/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
20/45 = 20 × 32/45 × 32 = 640/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/1440 + 640/1440 = 4050 + 640/1440 = 4690/1440 - 4690/1440 simplified gives 469/144
- So, 90/32 + 20/45 = 469/144
In mixed form: 337/144
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