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Add 5/30 and 35/36

5/30 + 35/36 is 41/36.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    5/30 = 5 × 6/30 × 6 = 30/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/180 + 175/180 = 30 + 175/180 = 205/180
  5. 205/180 simplified gives 41/36
  6. So, 5/30 + 35/36 = 41/36
    In mixed form: 15/36

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