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Add 32/90 and 27/20

1st number: 32/90, 2nd number: 1 7/20

32/90 + 27/20 is 307/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
    27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/180 + 243/180 = 64 + 243/180 = 307/180
  5. So, 32/90 + 27/20 = 307/180
    In mixed form: 1127/180

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