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Add 5/30 and 36/7

1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 5 1/7

5/30 + 36/7 is 223/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    36/7 = 36 × 30/7 × 30 = 1080/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/210 + 1080/210 = 35 + 1080/210 = 1115/210
  5. 1115/210 simplified gives 223/42
  6. So, 5/30 + 36/7 = 223/42
    In mixed form: 513/42

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