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Add 7/36 and 84/90

7/36 + 84/90 is 203/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    84/90 = 84 × 2/90 × 2 = 168/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/180 + 168/180 = 35 + 168/180 = 203/180
  5. So, 7/36 + 84/90 = 203/180
    In mixed form: 123/180

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