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Add 30/75 and 36/9

1st number: 30/75, 2nd number: 4 0/9

30/75 + 36/9 is 22/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    30/75 = 30 × 3/75 × 3 = 90/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    36/9 = 36 × 25/9 × 25 = 900/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/225 + 900/225 = 90 + 900/225 = 990/225
  5. 990/225 simplified gives 22/5
  6. So, 30/75 + 36/9 = 22/5
    In mixed form: 42/5

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