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Add 5/30 and 36/28

1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 1 8/28

5/30 + 36/28 is 61/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 28 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    5/30 = 5 × 14/30 × 14 = 70/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    36/28 = 36 × 15/28 × 15 = 540/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/420 + 540/420 = 70 + 540/420 = 610/420
  5. 610/420 simplified gives 61/42
  6. So, 5/30 + 36/28 = 61/42
    In mixed form: 119/42

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