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Add 6/36 and 9/30

6/36 + 9/30 is 7/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
    9/30 = 9 × 6/30 × 6 = 54/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/180 + 54/180 = 30 + 54/180 = 84/180
  5. 84/180 simplified gives 7/15
  6. So, 6/36 + 9/30 = 7/15

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