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Add 42/10 and 10/36

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 10/36

42/10 + 10/36 is 403/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    42/10 = 42 × 18/10 × 18 = 756/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/180 + 50/180 = 756 + 50/180 = 806/180
  5. 806/180 simplified gives 403/90
  6. So, 42/10 + 10/36 = 403/90
    In mixed form: 443/90

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