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Add 9/36 and 64/10

1st number: 9/36, 2nd number: 6 4/10

9/36 + 64/10 is 133/20.

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,
    9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    64/10 = 64 × 18/10 × 18 = 1152/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/180 + 1152/180 = 45 + 1152/180 = 1197/180
  5. 1197/180 simplified gives 133/20
  6. So, 9/36 + 64/10 = 133/20
    In mixed form: 613/20

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