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Add 1/30 and 6/9

1/30 + 6/9 is 7/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    6/9 = 6 × 10/9 × 10 = 60/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/90 + 60/90 = 3 + 60/90 = 63/90
  5. 63/90 simplified gives 7/10
  6. So, 1/30 + 6/9 = 7/10

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