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Add 90/15 and 30/36

1st number: 6 0/15, 2nd number: 30/36

90/15 + 30/36 is 41/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    90/15 = 90 × 12/15 × 12 = 1080/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/180 + 150/180 = 1080 + 150/180 = 1230/180
  5. 1230/180 simplified gives 41/6
  6. So, 90/15 + 30/36 = 41/6
    In mixed form: 65/6

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