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Add 1/10 and 54/36

1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 1 18/36

1/10 + 54/36 is 8/5.

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,
    54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/180 + 270/180 = 18 + 270/180 = 288/180
  5. 288/180 simplified gives 8/5
  6. So, 1/10 + 54/36 = 8/5
    In mixed form: 13/5

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