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Add 10/36 and 6/32

10/36 + 6/32 is 67/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    10/36 = 10 × 8/36 × 8 = 80/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    6/32 = 6 × 9/32 × 9 = 54/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/288 + 54/288 = 80 + 54/288 = 134/288
  5. 134/288 simplified gives 67/144
  6. So, 10/36 + 6/32 = 67/144

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