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Add 30/10 and 56/36

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 20/36

30/10 + 56/36 is 41/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   30/10 = 30 × 18/10 × 18 = 540/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/180 + 280/180 = 540 + 280/180 = 820/180
5. 820/180 simplified gives 41/9
6. So, 30/10 + 56/36 = 41/9
   In mixed form: 45/9

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