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Add 30/36 and 45/75

30/36 + 45/75 is 43/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 75 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    45/75 = 45 × 12/75 × 12 = 540/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/900 + 540/900 = 750 + 540/900 = 1290/900
  5. 1290/900 simplified gives 43/30
  6. So, 30/36 + 45/75 = 43/30
    In mixed form: 113/30

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