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Add 75/36 and 30/49

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 30/49

75/36 + 30/49 is 1585/588.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   75/36 = 75 × 49/36 × 49 = 3675/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   30/49 = 30 × 36/49 × 36 = 1080/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3675/1764 + 1080/1764 = 3675 + 1080/1764 = 4755/1764
5. 4755/1764 simplified gives 1585/588
6. So, 75/36 + 30/49 = 1585/588
   In mixed form: 2409/588

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