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Add 30/9 and 20/36

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 20/36

30/9 + 20/36 is 35/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    30/9 = 30 × 4/9 × 4 = 120/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    20/36 = 20 × 1/36 × 1 = 20/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/36 + 20/36 = 120 + 20/36 = 140/36
  5. 140/36 simplified gives 35/9
  6. So, 30/9 + 20/36 = 35/9
    In mixed form: 38/9

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