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Add 36/56 and 15/30

36/56 + 15/30 is 8/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 30 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    15/30 = 15 × 28/30 × 28 = 420/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/840 + 420/840 = 540 + 420/840 = 960/840
  5. 960/840 simplified gives 8/7
  6. So, 36/56 + 15/30 = 8/7
    In mixed form: 11/7

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