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Add 80/32 and 12/90

1st number: 2 16/32, 2nd number: 12/90

80/32 + 12/90 is 79/30.

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,
    80/32 = 80 × 45/32 × 45 = 3600/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    12/90 = 12 × 16/90 × 16 = 192/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/1440 + 192/1440 = 3600 + 192/1440 = 3792/1440
  5. 3792/1440 simplified gives 79/30
  6. So, 80/32 + 12/90 = 79/30
    In mixed form: 219/30

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