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Add 90/40 and 48/32

1st number: 2 10/40, 2nd number: 1 16/32

90/40 + 48/32 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
    90/40 = 90 × 4/40 × 4 = 360/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    48/32 = 48 × 5/32 × 5 = 240/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/160 + 240/160 = 360 + 240/160 = 600/160
  5. 600/160 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 90/40 + 48/32 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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