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Add 36/7 and 27/30

1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 27/30

36/7 + 27/30 is 423/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    36/7 = 36 × 30/7 × 30 = 1080/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/210 + 189/210 = 1080 + 189/210 = 1269/210
  5. 1269/210 simplified gives 423/70
  6. So, 36/7 + 27/30 = 423/70
    In mixed form: 63/70

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