Add 90/32 and 45/80
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 45/80
90/32 + 45/80 is 27/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 80 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 80 × 2 = 160,
45/80 = 45 × 2/80 × 2 = 90/160 - Add the two like fractions:
450/160 + 90/160 = 450 + 90/160 = 540/160 - 540/160 simplified gives 27/8
- So, 90/32 + 45/80 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8
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