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Add 90/32 and 5/36

1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 5/36

90/32 + 5/36 is 425/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    90/32 = 90 × 9/32 × 9 = 810/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    5/36 = 5 × 8/36 × 8 = 40/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/288 + 40/288 = 810 + 40/288 = 850/288
  5. 850/288 simplified gives 425/144
  6. So, 90/32 + 5/36 = 425/144
    In mixed form: 2137/144

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