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Add 90/36 and 70/75

1^st number: 2 18/36, 2^nd number: 70/75

90/36 + 70/75 is 103/30.

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,
   70/75 = 70 × 12/75 × 12 = 840/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/900 + 840/900 = 2250 + 840/900 = 3090/900
5. 3090/900 simplified gives 103/30
6. So, 90/36 + 70/75 = 103/30
   In mixed form: 313/30

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