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Add 36/8 and 70/30

1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 2 10/30

36/8 + 70/30 is 41/6.

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,
    70/30 = 70 × 4/30 × 4 = 280/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/120 + 280/120 = 540 + 280/120 = 820/120
  5. 820/120 simplified gives 41/6
  6. So, 36/8 + 70/30 = 41/6
    In mixed form: 65/6

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