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Add 18/10 and 84/36

1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 2 12/36

18/10 + 84/36 is 62/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    18/10 = 18 × 18/10 × 18 = 324/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/180 + 420/180 = 324 + 420/180 = 744/180
  5. 744/180 simplified gives 62/15
  6. So, 18/10 + 84/36 = 62/15
    In mixed form: 42/15

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