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Add 1/90 and 35/36

1/90 + 35/36 is 59/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    1/90 = 1 × 2/90 × 2 = 2/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/180 + 175/180 = 2 + 175/180 = 177/180
  5. 177/180 simplified gives 59/60
  6. So, 1/90 + 35/36 = 59/60

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