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Add 45/36 and 75/90

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 75/90

45/36 + 75/90 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    75/90 = 75 × 2/90 × 2 = 150/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/180 + 150/180 = 225 + 150/180 = 375/180
  5. 375/180 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 45/36 + 75/90 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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