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Add 5/36 and 15/10

1st number: 5/36, 2nd number: 1 5/10

5/36 + 15/10 is 59/36.

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,
    5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    15/10 = 15 × 18/10 × 18 = 270/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/180 + 270/180 = 25 + 270/180 = 295/180
  5. 295/180 simplified gives 59/36
  6. So, 5/36 + 15/10 = 59/36
    In mixed form: 123/36

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