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Add 45/36 and 16/10

1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 1 6/10

45/36 + 16/10 is 57/20.

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,
    45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    16/10 = 16 × 18/10 × 18 = 288/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/180 + 288/180 = 225 + 288/180 = 513/180
  5. 513/180 simplified gives 57/20
  6. So, 45/36 + 16/10 = 57/20
    In mixed form: 217/20

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