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Add 15/75 and 30/36

15/75 + 30/36 is 31/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    15/75 = 15 × 12/75 × 12 = 180/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/900 + 750/900 = 180 + 750/900 = 930/900
  5. 930/900 simplified gives 31/30
  6. So, 15/75 + 30/36 = 31/30
    In mixed form: 11/30

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