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Add 32/20 and 49/90

1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 49/90

32/20 + 49/90 is 193/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    32/20 = 32 × 9/20 × 9 = 288/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/180 + 98/180 = 288 + 98/180 = 386/180
  5. 386/180 simplified gives 193/90
  6. So, 32/20 + 49/90 = 193/90
    In mixed form: 213/90

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