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Add 5/32 and 80/90

5/32 + 80/90 is 301/288.

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,
    5/32 = 5 × 45/32 × 45 = 225/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    80/90 = 80 × 16/90 × 16 = 1280/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/1440 + 1280/1440 = 225 + 1280/1440 = 1505/1440
  5. 1505/1440 simplified gives 301/288
  6. So, 5/32 + 80/90 = 301/288
    In mixed form: 113/288

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