Add 28/18 and 9/30
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 9/30
28/18 + 9/30 is 167/90.
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,
28/18 = 28 × 5/18 × 5 = 140/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90 - Add the two like fractions:
140/90 + 27/90 = 140 + 27/90 = 167/90 - So, 28/18 + 9/30 = 167/90
In mixed form: 177/90
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