Add 18/30 and 4/36
18/30 + 4/36 is 32/45.
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,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 20/180 = 108 + 20/180 = 128/180 - 128/180 simplified gives 32/45
- So, 18/30 + 4/36 = 32/45
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