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Add 36/24 and 35/30

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

36/24 + 35/30 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   35/30 = 35 × 4/30 × 4 = 140/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/120 + 140/120 = 180 + 140/120 = 320/120
5. 320/120 simplified gives 8/3
6. So, 36/24 + 35/30 = 8/3
   In mixed form: 22/3

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