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Add 2/90 and 36/24

1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 1 12/24

2/90 + 36/24 is 137/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    36/24 = 36 × 15/24 × 15 = 540/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/360 + 540/360 = 8 + 540/360 = 548/360
  5. 548/360 simplified gives 137/90
  6. So, 2/90 + 36/24 = 137/90
    In mixed form: 147/90

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