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Add 36/60 and 49/90

36/60 + 49/90 is 103/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/180 + 98/180 = 108 + 98/180 = 206/180
  5. 206/180 simplified gives 103/90
  6. So, 36/60 + 49/90 = 103/90
    In mixed form: 113/90

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