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Add 90/7 and 36/90

1st number: 12 6/7, 2nd number: 36/90

90/7 + 36/90 is 464/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    90/7 = 90 × 90/7 × 90 = 8100/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    36/90 = 36 × 7/90 × 7 = 252/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8100/630 + 252/630 = 8100 + 252/630 = 8352/630
  5. 8352/630 simplified gives 464/35
  6. So, 90/7 + 36/90 = 464/35
    In mixed form: 139/35

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