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Add 32/36 and 98/30

1^st number: 32/36, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

32/36 + 98/30 is 187/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   32/36 = 32 × 5/36 × 5 = 160/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   98/30 = 98 × 6/30 × 6 = 588/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/180 + 588/180 = 160 + 588/180 = 748/180
5. 748/180 simplified gives 187/45
6. So, 32/36 + 98/30 = 187/45
   In mixed form: 47/45

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