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Add 10/2 and 36/30

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 1 6/30

10/2 + 36/30 is 31/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    10/2 = 10 × 15/2 × 15 = 150/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    36/30 = 36 × 1/30 × 1 = 36/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/30 + 36/30 = 150 + 36/30 = 186/30
  5. 186/30 simplified gives 31/5
  6. So, 10/2 + 36/30 = 31/5
    In mixed form: 61/5

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