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Add 90/27 and 18/32

1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 18/32

90/27 + 18/32 is 187/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 32 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    90/27 = 90 × 32/27 × 32 = 2880/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    18/32 = 18 × 27/32 × 27 = 486/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/864 + 486/864 = 2880 + 486/864 = 3366/864
  5. 3366/864 simplified gives 187/48
  6. So, 90/27 + 18/32 = 187/48
    In mixed form: 343/48

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