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Add 81/30 and 6/36

1st number: 2 21/30, 2nd number: 6/36

81/30 + 6/36 is 43/15.

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,
    81/30 = 81 × 6/30 × 6 = 486/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/180 + 30/180 = 486 + 30/180 = 516/180
  5. 516/180 simplified gives 43/15
  6. So, 81/30 + 6/36 = 43/15
    In mixed form: 213/15

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