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Add 8/36 and 81/30

1^st number: 8/36, 2^nd number: 2 21/30

8/36 + 81/30 is 263/90.

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,
   81/30 = 81 × 6/30 × 6 = 486/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/180 + 486/180 = 40 + 486/180 = 526/180
5. 526/180 simplified gives 263/90
6. So, 8/36 + 81/30 = 263/90
   In mixed form: 283/90

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