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Add 8/36 and 45/30

1st number: 8/36, 2nd number: 1 15/30

8/36 + 45/30 is 31/18.

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,
    8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    45/30 = 45 × 6/30 × 6 = 270/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/180 + 270/180 = 40 + 270/180 = 310/180
  5. 310/180 simplified gives 31/18
  6. So, 8/36 + 45/30 = 31/18
    In mixed form: 113/18

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