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Add 10/36 and 16/45

10/36 + 16/45 is 19/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/180 + 64/180 = 50 + 64/180 = 114/180
  5. 114/180 simplified gives 19/30
  6. So, 10/36 + 16/45 = 19/30

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