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Add 3/36 and 2/10

3/36 + 2/10 is 17/60.

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,
    3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    2/10 = 2 × 18/10 × 18 = 36/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/180 + 36/180 = 15 + 36/180 = 51/180
  5. 51/180 simplified gives 17/60
  6. So, 3/36 + 2/10 = 17/60

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