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Add 90/32 and 45/81

1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 45/81

90/32 + 45/81 is 485/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
    90/32 = 90 × 81/32 × 81 = 7290/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    45/81 = 45 × 32/81 × 32 = 1440/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7290/2592 + 1440/2592 = 7290 + 1440/2592 = 8730/2592
  5. 8730/2592 simplified gives 485/144
  6. So, 90/32 + 45/81 = 485/144
    In mixed form: 353/144

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