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Add 4/36 and 90/45

1^st number: 4/36, 2^nd number: 2 0/45

4/36 + 90/45 is 19/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   90/45 = 90 × 4/45 × 4 = 360/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/180 + 360/180 = 20 + 360/180 = 380/180
5. 380/180 simplified gives 19/9
6. So, 4/36 + 90/45 = 19/9
   In mixed form: 21/9

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