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Add 2/36 and 30/27

1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 3/27

2/36 + 30/27 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    2/36 = 2 × 3/36 × 3 = 6/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    30/27 = 30 × 4/27 × 4 = 120/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/108 + 120/108 = 6 + 120/108 = 126/108
  5. 126/108 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 2/36 + 30/27 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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