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Add 24/90 and 49/36

1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 1 13/36

24/90 + 49/36 is 293/180.

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,
    24/90 = 24 × 2/90 × 2 = 48/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/180 + 245/180 = 48 + 245/180 = 293/180
  5. So, 24/90 + 49/36 = 293/180
    In mixed form: 1113/180

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