Add 90/32 and 45/81
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 45/81
90/32 + 45/81 is 485/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
90/32 = 90 × 81/32 × 81 = 7290/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
45/81 = 45 × 32/81 × 32 = 1440/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
7290/2592 + 1440/2592 = 7290 + 1440/2592 = 8730/2592 - 8730/2592 simplified gives 485/144
- So, 90/32 + 45/81 = 485/144
In mixed form: 353/144
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