Add 18/30 and 35/36
18/30 + 35/36 is 283/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
18/30 = 18 × 6/30 × 6 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 175/180 = 108 + 175/180 = 283/180 - So, 18/30 + 35/36 = 283/180
In mixed form: 1103/180
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