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Add 90/6 and 32/40

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 32/40

90/6 + 32/40 is 79/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    90/6 = 90 × 20/6 × 20 = 1800/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    32/40 = 32 × 3/40 × 3 = 96/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/120 + 96/120 = 1800 + 96/120 = 1896/120
  5. 1896/120 simplified gives 79/5
  6. So, 90/6 + 32/40 = 79/5
    In mixed form: 154/5

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