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Add 8/36 and 90/24

1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 3 18/24

8/36 + 90/24 is 143/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 24 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    8/36 = 8 × 2/36 × 2 = 16/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    90/24 = 90 × 3/24 × 3 = 270/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/72 + 270/72 = 16 + 270/72 = 286/72
  5. 286/72 simplified gives 143/36
  6. So, 8/36 + 90/24 = 143/36
    In mixed form: 335/36

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