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Add 36/6 and 14/30

1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 14/30

36/6 + 14/30 is 97/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    36/6 = 36 × 5/6 × 5 = 180/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    14/30 = 14 × 1/30 × 1 = 14/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/30 + 14/30 = 180 + 14/30 = 194/30
  5. 194/30 simplified gives 97/15
  6. So, 36/6 + 14/30 = 97/15
    In mixed form: 67/15

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