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Add 90/28 and 2/36

1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 2/36

90/28 + 2/36 is 206/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    90/28 = 90 × 9/28 × 9 = 810/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/252 + 14/252 = 810 + 14/252 = 824/252
  5. 824/252 simplified gives 206/63
  6. So, 90/28 + 2/36 = 206/63
    In mixed form: 317/63

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