Add 90/32 and 9/16
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 9/16
90/32 + 9/16 is 27/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 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 16 × 2 = 32,
9/16 = 9 × 2/16 × 2 = 18/32 - Add the two like fractions:
90/32 + 18/32 = 90 + 18/32 = 108/32 - 108/32 simplified gives 27/8
- So, 90/32 + 9/16 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8
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