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Add 90/24 and 15/32

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 15/32

90/24 + 15/32 is 135/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    90/24 = 90 × 4/24 × 4 = 360/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    15/32 = 15 × 3/32 × 3 = 45/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/96 + 45/96 = 360 + 45/96 = 405/96
  5. 405/96 simplified gives 135/32
  6. So, 90/24 + 15/32 = 135/32
    In mixed form: 47/32

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