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Add 9/30 and 45/36

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

9/30 + 45/36 is 31/20.

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,
    9/30 = 9 × 6/30 × 6 = 54/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/180 + 225/180 = 54 + 225/180 = 279/180
  5. 279/180 simplified gives 31/20
  6. So, 9/30 + 45/36 = 31/20
    In mixed form: 111/20

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