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Add 90/5 and 25/36

1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 25/36

90/5 + 25/36 is 673/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    90/5 = 90 × 36/5 × 36 = 3240/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/180 + 125/180 = 3240 + 125/180 = 3365/180
  5. 3365/180 simplified gives 673/36
  6. So, 90/5 + 25/36 = 673/36
    In mixed form: 1825/36

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