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Add 30/3 and 60/36

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 1 24/36

30/3 + 60/36 is 35/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    30/3 = 30 × 12/3 × 12 = 360/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    60/36 = 60 × 1/36 × 1 = 60/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/36 + 60/36 = 360 + 60/36 = 420/36
  5. 420/36 simplified gives 35/3
  6. So, 30/3 + 60/36 = 35/3
    In mixed form: 112/3

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