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Add 90/35 and 9/32

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 9/32

90/35 + 9/32 is 639/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    90/35 = 90 × 32/35 × 32 = 2880/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    9/32 = 9 × 35/32 × 35 = 315/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/1120 + 315/1120 = 2880 + 315/1120 = 3195/1120
  5. 3195/1120 simplified gives 639/224
  6. So, 90/35 + 9/32 = 639/224
    In mixed form: 2191/224

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