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Add 18/90 and 49/32

1st number: 18/90, 2nd number: 1 17/32

18/90 + 49/32 is 277/160.

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,
    18/90 = 18 × 16/90 × 16 = 288/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    49/32 = 49 × 45/32 × 45 = 2205/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/1440 + 2205/1440 = 288 + 2205/1440 = 2493/1440
  5. 2493/1440 simplified gives 277/160
  6. So, 18/90 + 49/32 = 277/160
    In mixed form: 1117/160

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