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Add 36/3 and 30/56

1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 30/56

36/3 + 30/56 is 351/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    36/3 = 36 × 56/3 × 56 = 2016/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/168 + 90/168 = 2016 + 90/168 = 2106/168
  5. 2106/168 simplified gives 351/28
  6. So, 36/3 + 30/56 = 351/28
    In mixed form: 1215/28

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