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Add 90/32 and 5/63

1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 5/63

90/32 + 5/63 is 2915/1008.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    90/32 = 90 × 63/32 × 63 = 5670/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    5/63 = 5 × 32/63 × 32 = 160/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5670/2016 + 160/2016 = 5670 + 160/2016 = 5830/2016
  5. 5830/2016 simplified gives 2915/1008
  6. So, 90/32 + 5/63 = 2915/1008
    In mixed form: 2899/1008

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