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Add 3/5 and 14/36

3/5 + 14/36 is 89/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    3/5 = 3 × 36/5 × 36 = 108/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/180 + 70/180 = 108 + 70/180 = 178/180
  5. 178/180 simplified gives 89/90
  6. So, 3/5 + 14/36 = 89/90

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