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Add 36/30 and 5/20

1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 5/20

36/30 + 5/20 is 29/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    36/30 = 36 × 2/30 × 2 = 72/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/60 + 15/60 = 72 + 15/60 = 87/60
  5. 87/60 simplified gives 29/20
  6. So, 36/30 + 5/20 = 29/20
    In mixed form: 19/20

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