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Add 75/10 and 10/36

1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 10/36

75/10 + 10/36 is 70/9.

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,
    75/10 = 75 × 18/10 × 18 = 1350/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/180 + 50/180 = 1350 + 50/180 = 1400/180
  5. 1400/180 simplified gives 70/9
  6. So, 75/10 + 10/36 = 70/9
    In mixed form: 77/9

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