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Add 18/6 and 90/32

1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 2 26/32

18/6 + 90/32 is 93/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    18/6 = 18 × 16/6 × 16 = 288/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    90/32 = 90 × 3/32 × 3 = 270/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/96 + 270/96 = 288 + 270/96 = 558/96
  5. 558/96 simplified gives 93/16
  6. So, 18/6 + 90/32 = 93/16
    In mixed form: 513/16

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