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Add 7/10 and 9/36

7/10 + 9/36 is 19/20.

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,
    7/10 = 7 × 18/10 × 18 = 126/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/180 + 45/180 = 126 + 45/180 = 171/180
  5. 171/180 simplified gives 19/20
  6. So, 7/10 + 9/36 = 19/20

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