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Add 42/36 and 18/10

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1 8/10

42/36 + 18/10 is 89/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    18/10 = 18 × 18/10 × 18 = 324/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/180 + 324/180 = 210 + 324/180 = 534/180
  5. 534/180 simplified gives 89/30
  6. So, 42/36 + 18/10 = 89/30
    In mixed form: 229/30

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