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Add 2/10 and 9/36

2/10 + 9/36 is 9/20.

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,
    9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/180 + 45/180 = 36 + 45/180 = 81/180
  5. 81/180 simplified gives 9/20
  6. So, 2/10 + 9/36 = 9/20

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