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Add 2/36 and 18/10

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

2/36 + 18/10 is 167/90.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    18/10 = 18 × 18/10 × 18 = 324/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/180 + 324/180 = 10 + 324/180 = 334/180
  5. 334/180 simplified gives 167/90
  6. So, 2/36 + 18/10 = 167/90
    In mixed form: 177/90

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