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Add 4/90 and 42/36

1st number: 4/90, 2nd number: 1 6/36

4/90 + 42/36 is 109/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/180 + 210/180 = 8 + 210/180 = 218/180
  5. 218/180 simplified gives 109/90
  6. So, 4/90 + 42/36 = 109/90
    In mixed form: 119/90

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