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Add 90/12 and 50/32

1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 1 18/32

90/12 + 50/32 is 145/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    90/12 = 90 × 8/12 × 8 = 720/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    50/32 = 50 × 3/32 × 3 = 150/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/96 + 150/96 = 720 + 150/96 = 870/96
  5. 870/96 simplified gives 145/16
  6. So, 90/12 + 50/32 = 145/16
    In mixed form: 91/16

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