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Add 75/30 and 50/36

1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 1 14/36

75/30 + 50/36 is 35/9.

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,
    75/30 = 75 × 6/30 × 6 = 450/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/180 + 250/180 = 450 + 250/180 = 700/180
  5. 700/180 simplified gives 35/9
  6. So, 75/30 + 50/36 = 35/9
    In mixed form: 38/9

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