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Add 10/36 and 90/8

1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 11 2/8

10/36 + 90/8 is 415/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    10/36 = 10 × 2/36 × 2 = 20/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    90/8 = 90 × 9/8 × 9 = 810/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/72 + 810/72 = 20 + 810/72 = 830/72
  5. 830/72 simplified gives 415/36
  6. So, 10/36 + 90/8 = 415/36
    In mixed form: 1119/36

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