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Add 36/18 and 6/5

1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 1 1/5

36/18 + 6/5 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    36/18 = 36 × 5/18 × 5 = 180/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    6/5 = 6 × 18/5 × 18 = 108/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/90 + 108/90 = 180 + 108/90 = 288/90
  5. 288/90 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 36/18 + 6/5 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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