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Add 90/50 and 90/32

1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 2 26/32

90/50 + 90/32 is 369/80.

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,
    90/32 = 90 × 25/32 × 25 = 2250/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/800 + 2250/800 = 1440 + 2250/800 = 3690/800
  5. 3690/800 simplified gives 369/80
  6. So, 90/50 + 90/32 = 369/80
    In mixed form: 449/80

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