Add 96/32 and 18/90
1st number: 3 0/32, 2nd number: 18/90
96/32 + 18/90 is 16/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
96/32 = 96 × 45/32 × 45 = 4320/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
18/90 = 18 × 16/90 × 16 = 288/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/1440 + 288/1440 = 4320 + 288/1440 = 4608/1440 - 4608/1440 simplified gives 16/5
- So, 96/32 + 18/90 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5
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