Add 90/40 and 15/32, Solve 2 10/40 + 15/32 as a fraction

Add 90/40 and 15/32

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 15/32

90/40 + 15/32 is 87/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
90/40 = 90 × 4/40 × 4 = 360/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160
Add the two like fractions:
360/160 + 75/160 = 360 + 75/160 = 435/160
435/160 simplified gives 87/32
So, 90/40 + 15/32 = 87/32
In mixed form: 223/32

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