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Add 2/32 and 7/90

2/32 + 7/90 is 101/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    2/32 = 2 × 45/32 × 45 = 90/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    7/90 = 7 × 16/90 × 16 = 112/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/1440 + 112/1440 = 90 + 112/1440 = 202/1440
  5. 202/1440 simplified gives 101/720
  6. So, 2/32 + 7/90 = 101/720

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