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Add 70/90 and 24/32

70/90 + 24/32 is 55/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    70/90 = 70 × 16/90 × 16 = 1120/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    24/32 = 24 × 45/32 × 45 = 1080/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/1440 + 1080/1440 = 1120 + 1080/1440 = 2200/1440
  5. 2200/1440 simplified gives 55/36
  6. So, 70/90 + 24/32 = 55/36
    In mixed form: 119/36

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