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Add 21/36 and 6/30

21/36 + 6/30 is 47/60.

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,
    21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    6/30 = 6 × 6/30 × 6 = 36/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/180 + 36/180 = 105 + 36/180 = 141/180
  5. 141/180 simplified gives 47/60
  6. So, 21/36 + 6/30 = 47/60

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