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Add 56/32 and 4/90

1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 4/90

56/32 + 4/90 is 323/180.

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,
    56/32 = 56 × 45/32 × 45 = 2520/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    4/90 = 4 × 16/90 × 16 = 64/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/1440 + 64/1440 = 2520 + 64/1440 = 2584/1440
  5. 2584/1440 simplified gives 323/180
  6. So, 56/32 + 4/90 = 323/180
    In mixed form: 1143/180

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