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Add 35/90 and 72/32

1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 2 8/32

35/90 + 72/32 is 95/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    35/90 = 35 × 16/90 × 16 = 560/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    72/32 = 72 × 45/32 × 45 = 3240/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/1440 + 3240/1440 = 560 + 3240/1440 = 3800/1440
  5. 3800/1440 simplified gives 95/36
  6. So, 35/90 + 72/32 = 95/36
    In mixed form: 223/36

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