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Add 1/10 and 25/36

1/10 + 25/36 is 143/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    1/10 = 1 × 18/10 × 18 = 18/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/180 + 125/180 = 18 + 125/180 = 143/180
  5. So, 1/10 + 25/36 = 143/180

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