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Add 5/90 and 7/36

5/90 + 7/36 is 1/4.

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,
    7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/180 + 35/180 = 10 + 35/180 = 45/180
  5. 45/180 simplified gives 1/4
  6. So, 5/90 + 7/36 = 1/4

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