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Add 8/36 and 45/10

1^st number: 8/36, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

8/36 + 45/10 is 85/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   45/10 = 45 × 18/10 × 18 = 810/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/180 + 810/180 = 40 + 810/180 = 850/180
5. 850/180 simplified gives 85/18
6. So, 8/36 + 45/10 = 85/18
   In mixed form: 413/18

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