Add 4/30 and 3/18
4/30 + 3/18 is 3/10.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 15/90 = 12 + 15/90 = 27/90 - 27/90 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 4/30 + 3/18 = 3/10
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