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Add 10/25 and 18/36

10/25 + 18/36 is 9/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    10/25 = 10 × 36/25 × 36 = 360/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/900 + 450/900 = 360 + 450/900 = 810/900
  5. 810/900 simplified gives 9/10
  6. So, 10/25 + 18/36 = 9/10

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