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Add 36/90 and 72/5

1st number: 36/90, 2nd number: 14 2/5

36/90 + 72/5 is 74/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    72/5 = 72 × 18/5 × 18 = 1296/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/90 + 1296/90 = 36 + 1296/90 = 1332/90
  5. 1332/90 simplified gives 74/5
  6. So, 36/90 + 72/5 = 74/5
    In mixed form: 144/5

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