Add 90/32 and 30/48
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 30/48
90/32 + 30/48 is 55/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
90/32 = 90 × 3/32 × 3 = 270/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
30/48 = 30 × 2/48 × 2 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
270/96 + 60/96 = 270 + 60/96 = 330/96 - 330/96 simplified gives 55/16
- So, 90/32 + 30/48 = 55/16
In mixed form: 37/16
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