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Add 90/32 and 25/27

1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 25/27

90/32 + 25/27 is 1615/432.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    90/32 = 90 × 27/32 × 27 = 2430/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    25/27 = 25 × 32/27 × 32 = 800/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/864 + 800/864 = 2430 + 800/864 = 3230/864
  5. 3230/864 simplified gives 1615/432
  6. So, 90/32 + 25/27 = 1615/432
    In mixed form: 3319/432

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