Add 90/80 and 12/32
1st number: 1 10/80, 2nd number: 12/32
90/80 + 12/32 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
90/80 = 90 × 2/80 × 2 = 180/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Add the two like fractions:
180/160 + 60/160 = 180 + 60/160 = 240/160 - 240/160 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 90/80 + 12/32 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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