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Add 36/24 and 48/90

1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 48/90

36/24 + 48/90 is 61/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    36/24 = 36 × 15/24 × 15 = 540/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    48/90 = 48 × 4/90 × 4 = 192/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/360 + 192/360 = 540 + 192/360 = 732/360
  5. 732/360 simplified gives 61/30
  6. So, 36/24 + 48/90 = 61/30
    In mixed form: 21/30

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