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Add 5/36 and 24/90

5/36 + 24/90 is 73/180.

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,
   5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   24/90 = 24 × 2/90 × 2 = 48/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/180 + 48/180 = 25 + 48/180 = 73/180
5. So, 5/36 + 24/90 = 73/180

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