Add 1/30 and 9/18
1/30 + 9/18 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
9/18 = 9 × 5/18 × 5 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
3/90 + 45/90 = 3 + 45/90 = 48/90 - 48/90 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 1/30 + 9/18 = 8/15
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