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Add 32/75 and 21/90

32/75 + 21/90 is 33/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    32/75 = 32 × 6/75 × 6 = 192/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    21/90 = 21 × 5/90 × 5 = 105/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/450 + 105/450 = 192 + 105/450 = 297/450
  5. 297/450 simplified gives 33/50
  6. So, 32/75 + 21/90 = 33/50

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