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Add 75/30 and 90/32

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 2 26/32

75/30 + 90/32 is 85/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   75/30 = 75 × 16/30 × 16 = 1200/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   90/32 = 90 × 15/32 × 15 = 1350/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/480 + 1350/480 = 1200 + 1350/480 = 2550/480
5. 2550/480 simplified gives 85/16
6. So, 75/30 + 90/32 = 85/16
   In mixed form: 55/16

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