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Add 90/25 and 9/32

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 9/32

90/25 + 9/32 is 621/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 32 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    90/25 = 90 × 32/25 × 32 = 2880/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    9/32 = 9 × 25/32 × 25 = 225/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/800 + 225/800 = 2880 + 225/800 = 3105/800
  5. 3105/800 simplified gives 621/160
  6. So, 90/25 + 9/32 = 621/160
    In mixed form: 3141/160

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