Add 90/32 and 15/16, Solve 2 26/32 + 15/16 as a fraction

Add 90/32 and 15/16

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 15/16

90/32 + 15/16 is 15/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
90/32 = 90 × 1/32 × 1 = 90/32
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
15/16 = 15 × 2/16 × 2 = 30/32
Add the two like fractions:
90/32 + 30/32 = 90 + 30/32 = 120/32
120/32 simplified gives 15/4
So, 90/32 + 15/16 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4

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