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Add 7/45 and 36/10

1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 3 6/10

7/45 + 36/10 is 169/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    36/10 = 36 × 9/10 × 9 = 324/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/90 + 324/90 = 14 + 324/90 = 338/90
  5. 338/90 simplified gives 169/45
  6. So, 7/45 + 36/10 = 169/45
    In mixed form: 334/45

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