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Add 8/32 and 9/90

8/32 + 9/90 is 7/20.

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,
    8/32 = 8 × 45/32 × 45 = 360/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    9/90 = 9 × 16/90 × 16 = 144/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/1440 + 144/1440 = 360 + 144/1440 = 504/1440
  5. 504/1440 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 8/32 + 9/90 = 7/20

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