Add 90/32 and 3/8
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 3/8
90/32 + 3/8 is 51/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
90/32 = 90 × 1/32 × 1 = 90/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
3/8 = 3 × 4/8 × 4 = 12/32 - Add the two like fractions:
90/32 + 12/32 = 90 + 12/32 = 102/32 - 102/32 simplified gives 51/16
- So, 90/32 + 3/8 = 51/16
In mixed form: 33/16
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