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Add 27/24 and 32/90

1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 32/90

27/24 + 32/90 is 533/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    27/24 = 27 × 15/24 × 15 = 405/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    32/90 = 32 × 4/90 × 4 = 128/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/360 + 128/360 = 405 + 128/360 = 533/360
  5. So, 27/24 + 32/90 = 533/360
    In mixed form: 1173/360

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