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Add 90/45 and 36/15

1^st number: 2 0/45, 2^nd number: 2 6/15

90/45 + 36/15 is 22/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   90/45 = 90 × 1/45 × 1 = 90/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   36/15 = 36 × 3/15 × 3 = 108/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/45 + 108/45 = 90 + 108/45 = 198/45
5. 198/45 simplified gives 22/5
6. So, 90/45 + 36/15 = 22/5
   In mixed form: 42/5

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