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Add 1/36 and 4/90

1/36 + 4/90 is 13/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/180 + 8/180 = 5 + 8/180 = 13/180
  5. So, 1/36 + 4/90 = 13/180

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