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Add 8/5 and 10/36

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 10/36

8/5 + 10/36 is 169/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    8/5 = 8 × 36/5 × 36 = 288/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/180 + 50/180 = 288 + 50/180 = 338/180
  5. 338/180 simplified gives 169/90
  6. So, 8/5 + 10/36 = 169/90
    In mixed form: 179/90

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