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Add 18/5 and 14/36

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 14/36

18/5 + 14/36 is 359/90.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    18/5 = 18 × 36/5 × 36 = 648/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/180 + 70/180 = 648 + 70/180 = 718/180
  5. 718/180 simplified gives 359/90
  6. So, 18/5 + 14/36 = 359/90
    In mixed form: 389/90

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