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Add 7/10 and 36/45

7/10 + 36/45 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    7/10 = 7 × 9/10 × 9 = 63/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/90 + 72/90 = 63 + 72/90 = 135/90
  5. 135/90 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 7/10 + 36/45 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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