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Add 56/30 and 42/36

1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 1 6/36

56/30 + 42/36 is 91/30.

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,
    56/30 = 56 × 6/30 × 6 = 336/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/180 + 210/180 = 336 + 210/180 = 546/180
  5. 546/180 simplified gives 91/30
  6. So, 56/30 + 42/36 = 91/30
    In mixed form: 31/30

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