Add 30/36 and 3/7
30/36 + 3/7 is 53/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
30/36 = 30 × 7/36 × 7 = 210/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
3/7 = 3 × 36/7 × 36 = 108/252 - Add the two like fractions:
210/252 + 108/252 = 210 + 108/252 = 318/252 - 318/252 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 30/36 + 3/7 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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