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Add 3/90 and 28/32

3/90 + 28/32 is 109/120.

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,
    3/90 = 3 × 16/90 × 16 = 48/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    28/32 = 28 × 45/32 × 45 = 1260/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/1440 + 1260/1440 = 48 + 1260/1440 = 1308/1440
  5. 1308/1440 simplified gives 109/120
  6. So, 3/90 + 28/32 = 109/120

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