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Add 90/18 and 36/25

1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 1 11/25

90/18 + 36/25 is 161/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    90/18 = 90 × 25/18 × 25 = 2250/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    36/25 = 36 × 18/25 × 18 = 648/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/450 + 648/450 = 2250 + 648/450 = 2898/450
  5. 2898/450 simplified gives 161/25
  6. So, 90/18 + 36/25 = 161/25
    In mixed form: 611/25

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