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Add 36/9 and 54/10

1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 5 4/10

36/9 + 54/10 is 47/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    36/9 = 36 × 10/9 × 10 = 360/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    54/10 = 54 × 9/10 × 9 = 486/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/90 + 486/90 = 360 + 486/90 = 846/90
  5. 846/90 simplified gives 47/5
  6. So, 36/9 + 54/10 = 47/5
    In mixed form: 92/5

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