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Add 14/32 and 90/75

1st number: 14/32, 2nd number: 1 15/75

14/32 + 90/75 is 131/80.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    14/32 = 14 × 75/32 × 75 = 1050/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    90/75 = 90 × 32/75 × 32 = 2880/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/2400 + 2880/2400 = 1050 + 2880/2400 = 3930/2400
  5. 3930/2400 simplified gives 131/80
  6. So, 14/32 + 90/75 = 131/80
    In mixed form: 151/80

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