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Add 90/18 and 32/60

1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 32/60

90/18 + 32/60 is 83/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    90/18 = 90 × 10/18 × 10 = 900/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    32/60 = 32 × 3/60 × 3 = 96/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/180 + 96/180 = 900 + 96/180 = 996/180
  5. 996/180 simplified gives 83/15
  6. So, 90/18 + 32/60 = 83/15
    In mixed form: 58/15

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