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Add 36/84 and 7/90

36/84 + 7/90 is 319/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    36/84 = 36 × 15/84 × 15 = 540/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    7/90 = 7 × 14/90 × 14 = 98/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/1260 + 98/1260 = 540 + 98/1260 = 638/1260
  5. 638/1260 simplified gives 319/630
  6. So, 36/84 + 7/90 = 319/630

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