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Add 5/10 and 9/36

5/10 + 9/36 is 3/4.

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,
    5/10 = 5 × 18/10 × 18 = 90/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/180 + 45/180 = 90 + 45/180 = 135/180
  5. 135/180 simplified gives 3/4
  6. So, 5/10 + 9/36 = 3/4

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