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Add 3/90 and 9/32

3/90 + 9/32 is 151/480.

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,
    9/32 = 9 × 45/32 × 45 = 405/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/1440 + 405/1440 = 48 + 405/1440 = 453/1440
  5. 453/1440 simplified gives 151/480
  6. So, 3/90 + 9/32 = 151/480

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