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Add 90/36 and 3/60

1^st number: 2 18/36, 2^nd number: 3/60

90/36 + 3/60 is 51/20.

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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,
   3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/180 + 9/180 = 450 + 9/180 = 459/180
5. 459/180 simplified gives 51/20
6. So, 90/36 + 3/60 = 51/20
   In mixed form: 211/20

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