Add 90/45 and 6/32, Solve 2 0/45 + 6/32 as a fraction

Add 90/45 and 6/32

1^st number: 2 0/45, 2^nd number: 6/32

90/45 + 6/32 is 35/16.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
90/45 = 90 × 32/45 × 32 = 2880/1440
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
6/32 = 6 × 45/32 × 45 = 270/1440
Add the two like fractions:
2880/1440 + 270/1440 = 2880 + 270/1440 = 3150/1440
3150/1440 simplified gives 35/16
So, 90/45 + 6/32 = 35/16
In mixed form: 23/16

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