Add 1/9 and 30/5
1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 6 0/5
1/9 + 30/5 is 55/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
1/9 = 1 × 5/9 × 5 = 5/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
30/5 = 30 × 9/5 × 9 = 270/45 - Add the two like fractions:
5/45 + 270/45 = 5 + 270/45 = 275/45 - 275/45 simplified gives 55/9
- So, 1/9 + 30/5 = 55/9
In mixed form: 61/9
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