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Add 45/90 and 60/36

1st number: 45/90, 2nd number: 1 24/36

45/90 + 60/36 is 13/6.

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,
    45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/180 + 300/180 = 90 + 300/180 = 390/180
  5. 390/180 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 45/90 + 60/36 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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