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Add 32/84 and 84/90

32/84 + 84/90 is 46/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    32/84 = 32 × 15/84 × 15 = 480/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    84/90 = 84 × 14/90 × 14 = 1176/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/1260 + 1176/1260 = 480 + 1176/1260 = 1656/1260
  5. 1656/1260 simplified gives 46/35
  6. So, 32/84 + 84/90 = 46/35
    In mixed form: 111/35

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