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Add 36/35 and 15/30

1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 15/30

36/35 + 15/30 is 107/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    36/35 = 36 × 6/35 × 6 = 216/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/210 + 105/210 = 216 + 105/210 = 321/210
  5. 321/210 simplified gives 107/70
  6. So, 36/35 + 15/30 = 107/70
    In mixed form: 137/70

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