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Add 90/36 and 16/60

1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 16/60

90/36 + 16/60 is 83/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/180 + 48/180 = 450 + 48/180 = 498/180
  5. 498/180 simplified gives 83/30
  6. So, 90/36 + 16/60 = 83/30
    In mixed form: 223/30

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