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Add 2/10 and 2/36

2/10 + 2/36 is 23/90.

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,
   2/10 = 2 × 18/10 × 18 = 36/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/180 + 10/180 = 36 + 10/180 = 46/180
5. 46/180 simplified gives 23/90
6. So, 2/10 + 2/36 = 23/90

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