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Add 25/36 and 2/90

25/36 + 2/90 is 43/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/180 + 4/180 = 125 + 4/180 = 129/180
  5. 129/180 simplified gives 43/60
  6. So, 25/36 + 2/90 = 43/60

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