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Add 81/36 and 96/10

1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 9 6/10

81/36 + 96/10 is 237/20.

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,
    81/36 = 81 × 5/36 × 5 = 405/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    96/10 = 96 × 18/10 × 18 = 1728/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/180 + 1728/180 = 405 + 1728/180 = 2133/180
  5. 2133/180 simplified gives 237/20
  6. So, 81/36 + 96/10 = 237/20
    In mixed form: 1117/20

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