Add 90/32 and 7/45, Solve 2 26/32 + 7/45 as a fraction

Add 90/32 and 7/45

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 7/45

90/32 + 7/45 is 2137/720.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
90/32 = 90 × 45/32 × 45 = 4050/1440
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
7/45 = 7 × 32/45 × 32 = 224/1440
Add the two like fractions:
4050/1440 + 224/1440 = 4050 + 224/1440 = 4274/1440
4274/1440 simplified gives 2137/720
So, 90/32 + 7/45 = 2137/720
In mixed form: 2697/720

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