Add 2/9 and 5/30
2/9 + 5/30 is 7/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
5/30 = 5 × 3/30 × 3 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
20/90 + 15/90 = 20 + 15/90 = 35/90 - 35/90 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 2/9 + 5/30 = 7/18
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