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Add 32/4 and 16/90

1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 16/90

32/4 + 16/90 is 368/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    32/4 = 32 × 45/4 × 45 = 1440/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/180 + 32/180 = 1440 + 32/180 = 1472/180
  5. 1472/180 simplified gives 368/45
  6. So, 32/4 + 16/90 = 368/45
    In mixed form: 88/45

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