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Add 24/30 and 42/36

1st number: 24/30, 2nd number: 1 6/36

24/30 + 42/36 is 59/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    24/30 = 24 × 6/30 × 6 = 144/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/180 + 210/180 = 144 + 210/180 = 354/180
  5. 354/180 simplified gives 59/30
  6. So, 24/30 + 42/36 = 59/30
    In mixed form: 129/30

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