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Add 1/32 and 90/30

1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 3 0/30

1/32 + 90/30 is 97/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 30 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    1/32 = 1 × 15/32 × 15 = 15/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    90/30 = 90 × 16/30 × 16 = 1440/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/480 + 1440/480 = 15 + 1440/480 = 1455/480
  5. 1455/480 simplified gives 97/32
  6. So, 1/32 + 90/30 = 97/32
    In mixed form: 31/32

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