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Add 56/9 and 30/36

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 30/36

56/9 + 30/36 is 127/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    56/9 = 56 × 4/9 × 4 = 224/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    30/36 = 30 × 1/36 × 1 = 30/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/36 + 30/36 = 224 + 30/36 = 254/36
  5. 254/36 simplified gives 127/18
  6. So, 56/9 + 30/36 = 127/18
    In mixed form: 71/18

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