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Add 90/32 and 60/72

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 60/72

90/32 + 60/72 is 175/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 72 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 72 × 4 = 288,
   60/72 = 60 × 4/72 × 4 = 240/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/288 + 240/288 = 810 + 240/288 = 1050/288
5. 1050/288 simplified gives 175/48
6. So, 90/32 + 60/72 = 175/48
   In mixed form: 331/48

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