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Add 32/90 and 10/4

1st number: 32/90, 2nd number: 2 2/4

32/90 + 10/4 is 257/90.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    32/90 = 32 × 2/90 × 2 = 64/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    10/4 = 10 × 45/4 × 45 = 450/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/180 + 450/180 = 64 + 450/180 = 514/180
  5. 514/180 simplified gives 257/90
  6. So, 32/90 + 10/4 = 257/90
    In mixed form: 277/90

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