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Add 5/12 and 90/32

1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 2 26/32

5/12 + 90/32 is 155/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    5/12 = 5 × 8/12 × 8 = 40/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    90/32 = 90 × 3/32 × 3 = 270/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/96 + 270/96 = 40 + 270/96 = 310/96
  5. 310/96 simplified gives 155/48
  6. So, 5/12 + 90/32 = 155/48
    In mixed form: 311/48

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