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Add 36/14 and 49/90

1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 49/90

36/14 + 49/90 is 1963/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    36/14 = 36 × 45/14 × 45 = 1620/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    49/90 = 49 × 7/90 × 7 = 343/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/630 + 343/630 = 1620 + 343/630 = 1963/630
  5. So, 36/14 + 49/90 = 1963/630
    In mixed form: 373/630

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