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Add 18/36 and 90/75

1^st number: 18/36, 2^nd number: 1 15/75

18/36 + 90/75 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   90/75 = 90 × 12/75 × 12 = 1080/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/900 + 1080/900 = 450 + 1080/900 = 1530/900
5. 1530/900 simplified gives 17/10
6. So, 18/36 + 90/75 = 17/10
   In mixed form: 17/10

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