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Add 72/9 and 36/10

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 3 6/10

72/9 + 36/10 is 58/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    72/9 = 72 × 10/9 × 10 = 720/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    36/10 = 36 × 9/10 × 9 = 324/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/90 + 324/90 = 720 + 324/90 = 1044/90
  5. 1044/90 simplified gives 58/5
  6. So, 72/9 + 36/10 = 58/5
    In mixed form: 113/5

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