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Add 5/90 and 49/36

1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 1 13/36

5/90 + 49/36 is 17/12.

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,
    5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/180 + 245/180 = 10 + 245/180 = 255/180
  5. 255/180 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 5/90 + 49/36 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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