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Add 90/32 and 5/9

1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 5/9

90/32 + 5/9 is 485/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 9 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 9 × 32 = 288,
    5/9 = 5 × 32/9 × 32 = 160/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/288 + 160/288 = 810 + 160/288 = 970/288
  5. 970/288 simplified gives 485/144
  6. So, 90/32 + 5/9 = 485/144
    In mixed form: 353/144

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