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Add 90/40 and 72/32

1st number: 2 10/40, 2nd number: 2 8/32

90/40 + 72/32 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    90/40 = 90 × 4/40 × 4 = 360/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    72/32 = 72 × 5/32 × 5 = 360/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/160 + 360/160 = 360 + 360/160 = 720/160
  5. 720/160 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 90/40 + 72/32 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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