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Add 10/81 and 18/36

10/81 + 18/36 is 101/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 36 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    10/81 = 10 × 4/81 × 4 = 40/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
    18/36 = 18 × 9/36 × 9 = 162/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/324 + 162/324 = 40 + 162/324 = 202/324
  5. 202/324 simplified gives 101/162
  6. So, 10/81 + 18/36 = 101/162

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