Add 2/30 and 35/9
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 3 8/9
2/30 + 35/9 is 178/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
2/30 = 2 × 3/30 × 3 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
35/9 = 35 × 10/9 × 10 = 350/90 - Add the two like fractions:
6/90 + 350/90 = 6 + 350/90 = 356/90 - 356/90 simplified gives 178/45
- So, 2/30 + 35/9 = 178/45
In mixed form: 343/45
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