Add 2/5 and 30/36
2/5 + 30/36 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
2/5 = 2 × 36/5 × 36 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 150/180 = 72 + 150/180 = 222/180 - 222/180 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 2/5 + 30/36 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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