Add 1/18 and 5/30
1/18 + 5/30 is 2/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
5/30 = 5 × 3/30 × 3 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
5/90 + 15/90 = 5 + 15/90 = 20/90 - 20/90 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 1/18 + 5/30 = 2/9
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