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Add 3/30 and 1/18

3/30 + 1/18 is 7/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/90 + 5/90 = 9 + 5/90 = 14/90
  5. 14/90 simplified gives 7/45
  6. So, 3/30 + 1/18 = 7/45

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