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Add 90/80 and 12/32

1st number: 1 10/80, 2nd number: 12/32

90/80 + 12/32 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    90/80 = 90 × 2/80 × 2 = 180/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/160 + 60/160 = 180 + 60/160 = 240/160
  5. 240/160 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 90/80 + 12/32 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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