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Add 8/36 and 49/90

8/36 + 49/90 is 23/30.

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,
    8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/180 + 98/180 = 40 + 98/180 = 138/180
  5. 138/180 simplified gives 23/30
  6. So, 8/36 + 49/90 = 23/30

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