Add 7/9 and 2/30
7/9 + 2/30 is 38/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
7/9 = 7 × 10/9 × 10 = 70/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
2/30 = 2 × 3/30 × 3 = 6/90 - Add the two like fractions:
70/90 + 6/90 = 70 + 6/90 = 76/90 - 76/90 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 7/9 + 2/30 = 38/45
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