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Add 36/18 and 7/30

1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 7/30

36/18 + 7/30 is 67/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    36/18 = 36 × 5/18 × 5 = 180/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/90 + 21/90 = 180 + 21/90 = 201/90
  5. 201/90 simplified gives 67/30
  6. So, 36/18 + 7/30 = 67/30
    In mixed form: 27/30

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