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Add 48/36 and 10/18

1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 10/18

48/36 + 10/18 is 17/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    48/36 = 48 × 1/36 × 1 = 48/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    10/18 = 10 × 2/18 × 2 = 20/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/36 + 20/36 = 48 + 20/36 = 68/36
  5. 68/36 simplified gives 17/9
  6. So, 48/36 + 10/18 = 17/9
    In mixed form: 18/9

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