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Add 27/5 and 32/90

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 32/90

27/5 + 32/90 is 259/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    27/5 = 27 × 18/5 × 18 = 486/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    32/90 = 32 × 1/90 × 1 = 32/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/90 + 32/90 = 486 + 32/90 = 518/90
  5. 518/90 simplified gives 259/45
  6. So, 27/5 + 32/90 = 259/45
    In mixed form: 534/45

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