Add 18/6 and 4/10
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 4/10
18/6 + 4/10 is 17/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
18/6 = 18 × 5/6 × 5 = 90/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
4/10 = 4 × 3/10 × 3 = 12/30 - Add the two like fractions:
90/30 + 12/30 = 90 + 12/30 = 102/30 - 102/30 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 18/6 + 4/10 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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