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Add 60/32 and 15/90

1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 15/90

60/32 + 15/90 is 49/24.

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,
    60/32 = 60 × 45/32 × 45 = 2700/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    15/90 = 15 × 16/90 × 16 = 240/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/1440 + 240/1440 = 2700 + 240/1440 = 2940/1440
  5. 2940/1440 simplified gives 49/24
  6. So, 60/32 + 15/90 = 49/24
    In mixed form: 21/24

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