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Add 18/36 and 1/5

18/36 + 1/5 is 7/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    1/5 = 1 × 36/5 × 36 = 36/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/180 + 36/180 = 90 + 36/180 = 126/180
  5. 126/180 simplified gives 7/10
  6. So, 18/36 + 1/5 = 7/10

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