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Add 25/20 and 90/36

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 2 18/36

25/20 + 90/36 is 15/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/180 + 450/180 = 225 + 450/180 = 675/180
5. 675/180 simplified gives 15/4
6. So, 25/20 + 90/36 = 15/4
   In mixed form: 33/4

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