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Add 5/30 and 45/36

1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 1 9/36

5/30 + 45/36 is 17/12.

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,
    45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/180 + 225/180 = 30 + 225/180 = 255/180
  5. 255/180 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 5/30 + 45/36 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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