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Add 5/32 and 90/24

1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 3 18/24

5/32 + 90/24 is 125/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 24 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    90/24 = 90 × 4/24 × 4 = 360/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/96 + 360/96 = 15 + 360/96 = 375/96
  5. 375/96 simplified gives 125/32
  6. So, 5/32 + 90/24 = 125/32
    In mixed form: 329/32

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