Add 90/32 and 30/60
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 30/60
90/32 + 30/60 is 53/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
90/32 = 90 × 15/32 × 15 = 1350/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
30/60 = 30 × 8/60 × 8 = 240/480 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/480 + 240/480 = 1350 + 240/480 = 1590/480 - 1590/480 simplified gives 53/16
- So, 90/32 + 30/60 = 53/16
In mixed form: 35/16
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