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Add 36/5 and 6/30

1^st number: 7 1/5, 2^nd number: 6/30

36/5 + 6/30 is 37/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   36/5 = 36 × 6/5 × 6 = 216/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   6/30 = 6 × 1/30 × 1 = 6/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/30 + 6/30 = 216 + 6/30 = 222/30
5. 222/30 simplified gives 37/5
6. So, 36/5 + 6/30 = 37/5
   In mixed form: 72/5

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