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Add 2/32 and 90/10

1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 9 0/10

2/32 + 90/10 is 145/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 10 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    2/32 = 2 × 5/32 × 5 = 10/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    90/10 = 90 × 16/10 × 16 = 1440/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/160 + 1440/160 = 10 + 1440/160 = 1450/160
  5. 1450/160 simplified gives 145/16
  6. So, 2/32 + 90/10 = 145/16
    In mixed form: 91/16

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