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Add 75/36 and 24/30

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 24/30

75/36 + 24/30 is 173/60.

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,
   75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   24/30 = 24 × 6/30 × 6 = 144/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/180 + 144/180 = 375 + 144/180 = 519/180
5. 519/180 simplified gives 173/60
6. So, 75/36 + 24/30 = 173/60
   In mixed form: 253/60

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