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Add 2/5 and 3/36

2/5 + 3/36 is 29/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    2/5 = 2 × 36/5 × 36 = 72/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/180 + 15/180 = 72 + 15/180 = 87/180
  5. 87/180 simplified gives 29/60
  6. So, 2/5 + 3/36 = 29/60

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