Add 9/16 and 90/32, Solve 9/16 + 2 26/32 as a fraction

Add 9/16 and 90/32

1^st number: 9/16, 2^nd number: 2 26/32

9/16 + 90/32 is 27/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
9/16 = 9 × 2/16 × 2 = 18/32
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
90/32 = 90 × 1/32 × 1 = 90/32
Add the two like fractions:
18/32 + 90/32 = 18 + 90/32 = 108/32
108/32 simplified gives 27/8
So, 9/16 + 90/32 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8

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