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Add 1/75 and 90/32

1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 2 26/32

1/75 + 90/32 is 3391/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    1/75 = 1 × 32/75 × 32 = 32/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    90/32 = 90 × 75/32 × 75 = 6750/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/2400 + 6750/2400 = 32 + 6750/2400 = 6782/2400
  5. 6782/2400 simplified gives 3391/1200
  6. So, 1/75 + 90/32 = 3391/1200
    In mixed form: 2991/1200

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