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Add 36/3 and 14/90

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

36/3 + 14/90 is 547/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    36/3 = 36 × 30/3 × 30 = 1080/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    14/90 = 14 × 1/90 × 1 = 14/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/90 + 14/90 = 1080 + 14/90 = 1094/90
  5. 1094/90 simplified gives 547/45
  6. So, 36/3 + 14/90 = 547/45
    In mixed form: 127/45

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