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Add 12/9 and 3/30

1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 3/30

12/9 + 3/30 is 43/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    12/9 = 12 × 10/9 × 10 = 120/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/90 + 9/90 = 120 + 9/90 = 129/90
  5. 129/90 simplified gives 43/30
  6. So, 12/9 + 3/30 = 43/30
    In mixed form: 113/30

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