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Add 1/90 and 90/32

1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 2 26/32

1/90 + 90/32 is 2033/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    1/90 = 1 × 16/90 × 16 = 16/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    90/32 = 90 × 45/32 × 45 = 4050/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/1440 + 4050/1440 = 16 + 4050/1440 = 4066/1440
  5. 4066/1440 simplified gives 2033/720
  6. So, 1/90 + 90/32 = 2033/720
    In mixed form: 2593/720

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