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Add 81/36 and 64/30

1^st number: 2 9/36, 2^nd number: 2 4/30

81/36 + 64/30 is 263/60.

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,
   81/36 = 81 × 5/36 × 5 = 405/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   64/30 = 64 × 6/30 × 6 = 384/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/180 + 384/180 = 405 + 384/180 = 789/180
5. 789/180 simplified gives 263/60
6. So, 81/36 + 64/30 = 263/60
   In mixed form: 423/60

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