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Add 90/21 and 48/32

1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 1 16/32

90/21 + 48/32 is 81/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    90/21 = 90 × 32/21 × 32 = 2880/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    48/32 = 48 × 21/32 × 21 = 1008/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/672 + 1008/672 = 2880 + 1008/672 = 3888/672
  5. 3888/672 simplified gives 81/14
  6. So, 90/21 + 48/32 = 81/14
    In mixed form: 511/14

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