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Add 40/90 and 84/32

1^st number: 40/90, 2^nd number: 2 20/32

40/90 + 84/32 is 221/72.

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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,
   84/32 = 84 × 45/32 × 45 = 3780/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/1440 + 3780/1440 = 640 + 3780/1440 = 4420/1440
5. 4420/1440 simplified gives 221/72
6. So, 40/90 + 84/32 = 221/72
   In mixed form: 35/72

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