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Add 15/36 and 48/30

1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 1 18/30

15/36 + 48/30 is 121/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 30 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    48/30 = 48 × 6/30 × 6 = 288/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/180 + 288/180 = 75 + 288/180 = 363/180
  5. 363/180 simplified gives 121/60
  6. So, 15/36 + 48/30 = 121/60
    In mixed form: 21/60

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