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Add 90/18 and 32/40

1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 32/40

90/18 + 32/40 is 29/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    90/18 = 90 × 20/18 × 20 = 1800/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    32/40 = 32 × 9/40 × 9 = 288/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/360 + 288/360 = 1800 + 288/360 = 2088/360
  5. 2088/360 simplified gives 29/5
  6. So, 90/18 + 32/40 = 29/5
    In mixed form: 54/5

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