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Add 9/10 and 10/36

9/10 + 10/36 is 53/45.

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,
    9/10 = 9 × 18/10 × 18 = 162/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/180 + 50/180 = 162 + 50/180 = 212/180
  5. 212/180 simplified gives 53/45
  6. So, 9/10 + 10/36 = 53/45
    In mixed form: 18/45

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