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Add 5/30 and 49/36

1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 1 13/36

5/30 + 49/36 is 55/36.

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,
    49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/180 + 245/180 = 30 + 245/180 = 275/180
  5. 275/180 simplified gives 55/36
  6. So, 5/30 + 49/36 = 55/36
    In mixed form: 119/36

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