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Add 30/36 and 1/5

30/36 + 1/5 is 31/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    1/5 = 1 × 36/5 × 36 = 36/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/180 + 36/180 = 150 + 36/180 = 186/180
  5. 186/180 simplified gives 31/30
  6. So, 30/36 + 1/5 = 31/30
    In mixed form: 11/30

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