Add 5/30 and 7/36
5/30 + 7/36 is 13/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
5/30 = 5 × 6/30 × 6 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 35/180 = 30 + 35/180 = 65/180 - 65/180 simplified gives 13/36
- So, 5/30 + 7/36 = 13/36
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