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Add 75/30 and 36/56

1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 36/56

75/30 + 36/56 is 22/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 56 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    75/30 = 75 × 28/30 × 28 = 2100/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/840 + 540/840 = 2100 + 540/840 = 2640/840
  5. 2640/840 simplified gives 22/7
  6. So, 75/30 + 36/56 = 22/7
    In mixed form: 31/7

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