Add 30/5 and 5/36
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 5/36
30/5 + 5/36 is 221/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
30/5 = 30 × 36/5 × 36 = 1080/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/180 + 25/180 = 1080 + 25/180 = 1105/180 - 1105/180 simplified gives 221/36
- So, 30/5 + 5/36 = 221/36
In mixed form: 65/36
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