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Add 90/36 and 45/3

1^st number: 2 18/36, 2^nd number: 15 0/3

90/36 + 45/3 is 35/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 3 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   90/36 = 90 × 1/36 × 1 = 90/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
   45/3 = 45 × 12/3 × 12 = 540/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/36 + 540/36 = 90 + 540/36 = 630/36
5. 630/36 simplified gives 35/2
6. So, 90/36 + 45/3 = 35/2
   In mixed form: 171/2

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