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Add 90/54 and 30/32

1st number: 1 36/54, 2nd number: 30/32

90/54 + 30/32 is 125/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 32 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    90/54 = 90 × 16/54 × 16 = 1440/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    30/32 = 30 × 27/32 × 27 = 810/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/864 + 810/864 = 1440 + 810/864 = 2250/864
  5. 2250/864 simplified gives 125/48
  6. So, 90/54 + 30/32 = 125/48
    In mixed form: 229/48

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