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Add 90/50 and 5/32

1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 5/32

90/50 + 5/32 is 313/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 32 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    90/50 = 90 × 16/50 × 16 = 1440/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    5/32 = 5 × 25/32 × 25 = 125/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/800 + 125/800 = 1440 + 125/800 = 1565/800
  5. 1565/800 simplified gives 313/160
  6. So, 90/50 + 5/32 = 313/160
    In mixed form: 1153/160

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