Add 6/18 and 18/30
6/18 + 18/30 is 14/15.
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,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
18/30 = 18 × 3/30 × 3 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 54/90 = 30 + 54/90 = 84/90 - 84/90 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 6/18 + 18/30 = 14/15
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