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Add 32/4 and 6/90

1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 6/90

32/4 + 6/90 is 121/15.

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,
    6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/180 + 12/180 = 1440 + 12/180 = 1452/180
  5. 1452/180 simplified gives 121/15
  6. So, 32/4 + 6/90 = 121/15
    In mixed form: 81/15

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