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Add 36/54 and 49/30

1st number: 36/54, 2nd number: 1 19/30

36/54 + 49/30 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    49/30 = 49 × 9/30 × 9 = 441/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/270 + 441/270 = 180 + 441/270 = 621/270
  5. 621/270 simplified gives 23/10
  6. So, 36/54 + 49/30 = 23/10
    In mixed form: 23/10

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