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Add 36/15 and 27/30

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 27/30

36/15 + 27/30 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    36/15 = 36 × 2/15 × 2 = 72/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    27/30 = 27 × 1/30 × 1 = 27/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/30 + 27/30 = 72 + 27/30 = 99/30
  5. 99/30 simplified gives 33/10
  6. So, 36/15 + 27/30 = 33/10
    In mixed form: 33/10

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