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Add 90/50 and 60/36

1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 1 24/36

90/50 + 60/36 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    90/50 = 90 × 18/50 × 18 = 1620/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    60/36 = 60 × 25/36 × 25 = 1500/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/900 + 1500/900 = 1620 + 1500/900 = 3120/900
  5. 3120/900 simplified gives 52/15
  6. So, 90/50 + 60/36 = 52/15
    In mixed form: 37/15

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