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Add 4/32 and 3/90

4/32 + 3/90 is 19/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    4/32 = 4 × 45/32 × 45 = 180/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    3/90 = 3 × 16/90 × 16 = 48/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/1440 + 48/1440 = 180 + 48/1440 = 228/1440
  5. 228/1440 simplified gives 19/120
  6. So, 4/32 + 3/90 = 19/120

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