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Add 36/10 and 30/56

1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 30/56

36/10 + 30/56 is 579/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    36/10 = 36 × 28/10 × 28 = 1008/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/280 + 150/280 = 1008 + 150/280 = 1158/280
  5. 1158/280 simplified gives 579/140
  6. So, 36/10 + 30/56 = 579/140
    In mixed form: 419/140

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