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Add 5/81 and 90/32

1st number: 5/81, 2nd number: 2 26/32

5/81 + 90/32 is 3725/1296.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 32 is 2592

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    5/81 = 5 × 32/81 × 32 = 160/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
    90/32 = 90 × 81/32 × 81 = 7290/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/2592 + 7290/2592 = 160 + 7290/2592 = 7450/2592
  5. 7450/2592 simplified gives 3725/1296
  6. So, 5/81 + 90/32 = 3725/1296
    In mixed form: 21133/1296

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