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Add 1/30 and 21/18

1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 1 3/18

1/30 + 21/18 is 6/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    21/18 = 21 × 5/18 × 5 = 105/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/90 + 105/90 = 3 + 105/90 = 108/90
  5. 108/90 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 1/30 + 21/18 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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