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Add 6/36 and 4/5

6/36 + 4/5 is 29/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    4/5 = 4 × 36/5 × 36 = 144/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/180 + 144/180 = 30 + 144/180 = 174/180
  5. 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
  6. So, 6/36 + 4/5 = 29/30

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