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Add 32/30 and 12/36

1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 12/36

32/30 + 12/36 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    32/30 = 32 × 6/30 × 6 = 192/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/180 + 60/180 = 192 + 60/180 = 252/180
  5. 252/180 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 32/30 + 12/36 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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