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Add 36/8 and 35/30

1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 1 5/30

36/8 + 35/30 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    36/8 = 36 × 15/8 × 15 = 540/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    35/30 = 35 × 4/30 × 4 = 140/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/120 + 140/120 = 540 + 140/120 = 680/120
  5. 680/120 simplified gives 17/3
  6. So, 36/8 + 35/30 = 17/3
    In mixed form: 52/3

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