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Add 45/90 and 81/32

1^st number: 45/90, 2^nd number: 2 17/32

45/90 + 81/32 is 97/32.

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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,
   45/90 = 45 × 16/90 × 16 = 720/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   81/32 = 81 × 45/32 × 45 = 3645/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/1440 + 3645/1440 = 720 + 3645/1440 = 4365/1440
5. 4365/1440 simplified gives 97/32
6. So, 45/90 + 81/32 = 97/32
   In mixed form: 31/32

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