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Add 30/5 and 40/36

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 1 4/36

30/5 + 40/36 is 64/9.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    30/5 = 30 × 36/5 × 36 = 1080/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/180 + 200/180 = 1080 + 200/180 = 1280/180
  5. 1280/180 simplified gives 64/9
  6. So, 30/5 + 40/36 = 64/9
    In mixed form: 71/9

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