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Add 28/3 and 36/30

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 1 6/30

28/3 + 36/30 is 158/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    28/3 = 28 × 10/3 × 10 = 280/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    36/30 = 36 × 1/30 × 1 = 36/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/30 + 36/30 = 280 + 36/30 = 316/30
  5. 316/30 simplified gives 158/15
  6. So, 28/3 + 36/30 = 158/15
    In mixed form: 108/15

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