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Add 36/12 and 14/90

1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 14/90

36/12 + 14/90 is 142/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    36/12 = 36 × 15/12 × 15 = 540/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/180 + 28/180 = 540 + 28/180 = 568/180
  5. 568/180 simplified gives 142/45
  6. So, 36/12 + 14/90 = 142/45
    In mixed form: 37/45

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