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Add 40/90 and 42/32

1st number: 40/90, 2nd number: 1 10/32

40/90 + 42/32 is 253/144.

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,
    40/90 = 40 × 16/90 × 16 = 640/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    42/32 = 42 × 45/32 × 45 = 1890/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/1440 + 1890/1440 = 640 + 1890/1440 = 2530/1440
  5. 2530/1440 simplified gives 253/144
  6. So, 40/90 + 42/32 = 253/144
    In mixed form: 1109/144

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