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Add 90/24 and 1/18

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

90/24 + 1/18 is 137/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    90/24 = 90 × 3/24 × 3 = 270/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    1/18 = 1 × 4/18 × 4 = 4/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/72 + 4/72 = 270 + 4/72 = 274/72
  5. 274/72 simplified gives 137/36
  6. So, 90/24 + 1/18 = 137/36
    In mixed form: 329/36

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