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Add 36/10 and 8/18

1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 8/18

36/10 + 8/18 is 182/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    36/10 = 36 × 9/10 × 9 = 324/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/90 + 40/90 = 324 + 40/90 = 364/90
  5. 364/90 simplified gives 182/45
  6. So, 36/10 + 8/18 = 182/45
    In mixed form: 42/45

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