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Add 90/32 and 5/90

1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 5/90

90/32 + 5/90 is 413/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    90/32 = 90 × 45/32 × 45 = 4050/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    5/90 = 5 × 16/90 × 16 = 80/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/1440 + 80/1440 = 4050 + 80/1440 = 4130/1440
  5. 4130/1440 simplified gives 413/144
  6. So, 90/32 + 5/90 = 413/144
    In mixed form: 2125/144

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