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Add 36/40 and 32/30

1st number: 36/40, 2nd number: 1 2/30

36/40 + 32/30 is 59/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    32/30 = 32 × 4/30 × 4 = 128/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/120 + 128/120 = 108 + 128/120 = 236/120
  5. 236/120 simplified gives 59/30
  6. So, 36/40 + 32/30 = 59/30
    In mixed form: 129/30

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