Add 1/10 and 30/18
1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 1 12/18
1/10 + 30/18 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90 - Add the two like fractions:
9/90 + 150/90 = 9 + 150/90 = 159/90 - 159/90 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 1/10 + 30/18 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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