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Add 90/8 and 32/80

1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 32/80

90/8 + 32/80 is 233/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
    90/8 = 90 × 10/8 × 10 = 900/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    32/80 = 32 × 1/80 × 1 = 32/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/80 + 32/80 = 900 + 32/80 = 932/80
  5. 932/80 simplified gives 233/20
  6. So, 90/8 + 32/80 = 233/20
    In mixed form: 1113/20

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