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Add 10/36 and 9/24

10/36 + 9/24 is 47/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    10/36 = 10 × 2/36 × 2 = 20/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72
  4. Add the two fractions:
    20/72 + 27/72 = 20 + 27/72 = 47/72

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