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Add 36/25 and 18/30

1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 18/30

36/25 + 18/30 is 51/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    36/25 = 36 × 6/25 × 6 = 216/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    18/30 = 18 × 5/30 × 5 = 90/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/150 + 90/150 = 216 + 90/150 = 306/150
  5. 306/150 simplified gives 51/25
  6. So, 36/25 + 18/30 = 51/25
    In mixed form: 21/25

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