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Add 42/36 and 1/30

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1/30

42/36 + 1/30 is 6/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 30 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    1/30 = 1 × 6/30 × 6 = 6/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/180 + 6/180 = 210 + 6/180 = 216/180
  5. 216/180 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 42/36 + 1/30 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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