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Add 45/32 and 25/90

1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 25/90

45/32 + 25/90 is 485/288.

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,
    45/32 = 45 × 45/32 × 45 = 2025/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    25/90 = 25 × 16/90 × 16 = 400/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/1440 + 400/1440 = 2025 + 400/1440 = 2425/1440
  5. 2425/1440 simplified gives 485/288
  6. So, 45/32 + 25/90 = 485/288
    In mixed form: 1197/288

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