Add 10/7 and 18/30
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 18/30
10/7 + 18/30 is 71/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
10/7 = 10 × 30/7 × 30 = 300/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
18/30 = 18 × 7/30 × 7 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
300/210 + 126/210 = 300 + 126/210 = 426/210 - 426/210 simplified gives 71/35
- So, 10/7 + 18/30 = 71/35
In mixed form: 21/35
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