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Add 36/49 and 5/30

36/49 + 5/30 is 265/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    36/49 = 36 × 30/49 × 30 = 1080/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    5/30 = 5 × 49/30 × 49 = 245/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/1470 + 245/1470 = 1080 + 245/1470 = 1325/1470
  5. 1325/1470 simplified gives 265/294
  6. So, 36/49 + 5/30 = 265/294

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