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Add 6/72 and 5/90

6/72 + 5/90 is 5/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/360 + 20/360 = 30 + 20/360 = 50/360
5. 50/360 simplified gives 5/36
6. So, 6/72 + 5/90 = 5/36

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