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Add 90/36 and 10/40

1^st number: 2 18/36, 2^nd number: 10/40

90/36 + 10/40 is 11/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   90/36 = 90 × 10/36 × 10 = 900/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   10/40 = 10 × 9/40 × 9 = 90/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/360 + 90/360 = 900 + 90/360 = 990/360
5. 990/360 simplified gives 11/4
6. So, 90/36 + 10/40 = 11/4
   In mixed form: 23/4

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