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Add 36/30 and 20/32

1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 20/32

36/30 + 20/32 is 73/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    36/30 = 36 × 16/30 × 16 = 576/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    20/32 = 20 × 15/32 × 15 = 300/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/480 + 300/480 = 576 + 300/480 = 876/480
  5. 876/480 simplified gives 73/40
  6. So, 36/30 + 20/32 = 73/40
    In mixed form: 133/40

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