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Add 36/4 and 1/90

1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 1/90

36/4 + 1/90 is 811/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    36/4 = 36 × 45/4 × 45 = 1620/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    1/90 = 1 × 2/90 × 2 = 2/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/180 + 2/180 = 1620 + 2/180 = 1622/180
  5. 1622/180 simplified gives 811/90
  6. So, 36/4 + 1/90 = 811/90
    In mixed form: 91/90

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