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Add 36/24 and 7/90

1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 7/90

36/24 + 7/90 is 71/45.

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,
    7/90 = 7 × 4/90 × 4 = 28/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/360 + 28/360 = 540 + 28/360 = 568/360
  5. 568/360 simplified gives 71/45
  6. So, 36/24 + 7/90 = 71/45
    In mixed form: 126/45

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