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Add 36/30 and 50/72

1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 50/72

36/30 + 50/72 is 341/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    36/30 = 36 × 12/30 × 12 = 432/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/360 + 250/360 = 432 + 250/360 = 682/360
  5. 682/360 simplified gives 341/180
  6. So, 36/30 + 50/72 = 341/180
    In mixed form: 1161/180

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