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Add 36/75 and 56/30

1^st number: 36/75, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

36/75 + 56/30 is 176/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   56/30 = 56 × 5/30 × 5 = 280/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/150 + 280/150 = 72 + 280/150 = 352/150
5. 352/150 simplified gives 176/75
6. So, 36/75 + 56/30 = 176/75
   In mixed form: 226/75

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