Add 4/30 and 2/18
4/30 + 2/18 is 11/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
4/30 = 4 × 3/30 × 3 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 10/90 = 12 + 10/90 = 22/90 - 22/90 simplified gives 11/45
- So, 4/30 + 2/18 = 11/45
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