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Add 63/90 and 12/36

63/90 + 12/36 is 31/30.

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,
    63/90 = 63 × 2/90 × 2 = 126/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/180 + 60/180 = 126 + 60/180 = 186/180
  5. 186/180 simplified gives 31/30
  6. So, 63/90 + 12/36 = 31/30
    In mixed form: 11/30

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