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Add 49/36 and 10/30

1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 10/30

49/36 + 10/30 is 61/36.

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,
    49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    10/30 = 10 × 6/30 × 6 = 60/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/180 + 60/180 = 245 + 60/180 = 305/180
  5. 305/180 simplified gives 61/36
  6. So, 49/36 + 10/30 = 61/36
    In mixed form: 125/36

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