Add 1/30 and 2/36
1/30 + 2/36 is 4/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
1/30 = 1 × 6/30 × 6 = 6/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 10/180 = 6 + 10/180 = 16/180 - 16/180 simplified gives 4/45
- So, 1/30 + 2/36 = 4/45
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