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Add 60/36 and 5/90

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 5/90

60/36 + 5/90 is 31/18.

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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,
   60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/180 + 10/180 = 300 + 10/180 = 310/180
5. 310/180 simplified gives 31/18
6. So, 60/36 + 5/90 = 31/18
   In mixed form: 113/18

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