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Add 80/90 and 42/32

1^st number: 80/90, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

80/90 + 42/32 is 317/144.

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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,
   80/90 = 80 × 16/90 × 16 = 1280/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   42/32 = 42 × 45/32 × 45 = 1890/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/1440 + 1890/1440 = 1280 + 1890/1440 = 3170/1440
5. 3170/1440 simplified gives 317/144
6. So, 80/90 + 42/32 = 317/144
   In mixed form: 229/144

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