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Add 36/25 and 84/90

1^st number: 1 11/25, 2^nd number: 84/90

36/25 + 84/90 is 178/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   36/25 = 36 × 18/25 × 18 = 648/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   84/90 = 84 × 5/90 × 5 = 420/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/450 + 420/450 = 648 + 420/450 = 1068/450
5. 1068/450 simplified gives 178/75
6. So, 36/25 + 84/90 = 178/75
   In mixed form: 228/75

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