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Add 30/36 and 50/15

1st number: 30/36, 2nd number: 3 5/15

30/36 + 50/15 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 15 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 15 × 12 = 180,
    50/15 = 50 × 12/15 × 12 = 600/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/180 + 600/180 = 150 + 600/180 = 750/180
  5. 750/180 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 30/36 + 50/15 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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