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Add 10/30 and 2/9

10/30 + 2/9 is 5/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    10/30 = 10 × 3/30 × 3 = 30/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/90 + 20/90 = 30 + 20/90 = 50/90
  5. 50/90 simplified gives 5/9
  6. So, 10/30 + 2/9 = 5/9

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