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Add 84/90 and 8/32

84/90 + 8/32 is 71/60.

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,
    84/90 = 84 × 16/90 × 16 = 1344/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    8/32 = 8 × 45/32 × 45 = 360/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/1440 + 360/1440 = 1344 + 360/1440 = 1704/1440
  5. 1704/1440 simplified gives 71/60
  6. So, 84/90 + 8/32 = 71/60
    In mixed form: 111/60

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