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Add 18/3 and 36/90

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 36/90

18/3 + 36/90 is 32/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    18/3 = 18 × 30/3 × 30 = 540/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/90 + 36/90 = 540 + 36/90 = 576/90
  5. 576/90 simplified gives 32/5
  6. So, 18/3 + 36/90 = 32/5
    In mixed form: 62/5

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