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Add 90/36 and 2/75

1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 2/75

90/36 + 2/75 is 379/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 75 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    90/36 = 90 × 25/36 × 25 = 2250/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    2/75 = 2 × 12/75 × 12 = 24/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/900 + 24/900 = 2250 + 24/900 = 2274/900
  5. 2274/900 simplified gives 379/150
  6. So, 90/36 + 2/75 = 379/150
    In mixed form: 279/150

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