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Add 36/30 and 32/10

1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 3 2/10

36/30 + 32/10 is 22/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    36/30 = 36 × 1/30 × 1 = 36/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    32/10 = 32 × 3/10 × 3 = 96/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/30 + 96/30 = 36 + 96/30 = 132/30
  5. 132/30 simplified gives 22/5
  6. So, 36/30 + 32/10 = 22/5
    In mixed form: 42/5

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