Add 3/18 and 24/30
3/18 + 24/30 is 29/30.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
24/30 = 24 × 3/30 × 3 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
15/90 + 72/90 = 15 + 72/90 = 87/90 - 87/90 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 3/18 + 24/30 = 29/30
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