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Add 36/5 and 24/18

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 1 6/18

36/5 + 24/18 is 128/15.

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,
    24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/90 + 120/90 = 648 + 120/90 = 768/90
  5. 768/90 simplified gives 128/15
  6. So, 36/5 + 24/18 = 128/15
    In mixed form: 88/15

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