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Add 36/90 and 30/24

1st number: 36/90, 2nd number: 1 6/24

36/90 + 30/24 is 33/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    36/90 = 36 × 4/90 × 4 = 144/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/360 + 450/360 = 144 + 450/360 = 594/360
  5. 594/360 simplified gives 33/20
  6. So, 36/90 + 30/24 = 33/20
    In mixed form: 113/20

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