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Add 10/32 and 80/90

10/32 + 80/90 is 173/144.

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,
    10/32 = 10 × 45/32 × 45 = 450/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    80/90 = 80 × 16/90 × 16 = 1280/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/1440 + 1280/1440 = 450 + 1280/1440 = 1730/1440
  5. 1730/1440 simplified gives 173/144
  6. So, 10/32 + 80/90 = 173/144
    In mixed form: 129/144

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