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Add 90/32 and 40/6

1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 6 4/6

90/32 + 40/6 is 455/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 6 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    90/32 = 90 × 3/32 × 3 = 270/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    40/6 = 40 × 16/6 × 16 = 640/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/96 + 640/96 = 270 + 640/96 = 910/96
  5. 910/96 simplified gives 455/48
  6. So, 90/32 + 40/6 = 455/48
    In mixed form: 923/48

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