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Add 32/30 and 36/27

1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 1 9/27

32/30 + 36/27 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    32/30 = 32 × 9/30 × 9 = 288/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    36/27 = 36 × 10/27 × 10 = 360/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/270 + 360/270 = 288 + 360/270 = 648/270
  5. 648/270 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 32/30 + 36/27 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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