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Add 36/5 and 15/18

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 15/18

36/5 + 15/18 is 241/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    36/5 = 36 × 18/5 × 18 = 648/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/90 + 75/90 = 648 + 75/90 = 723/90
  5. 723/90 simplified gives 241/30
  6. So, 36/5 + 15/18 = 241/30
    In mixed form: 81/30

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