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Add 25/90 and 84/32

1st number: 25/90, 2nd number: 2 20/32

25/90 + 84/32 is 209/72.

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,
    25/90 = 25 × 16/90 × 16 = 400/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    84/32 = 84 × 45/32 × 45 = 3780/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/1440 + 3780/1440 = 400 + 3780/1440 = 4180/1440
  5. 4180/1440 simplified gives 209/72
  6. So, 25/90 + 84/32 = 209/72
    In mixed form: 265/72

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