Add 18/30 and 6/7
18/30 + 6/7 is 51/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
18/30 = 18 × 7/30 × 7 = 126/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
6/7 = 6 × 30/7 × 30 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
126/210 + 180/210 = 126 + 180/210 = 306/210 - 306/210 simplified gives 51/35
- So, 18/30 + 6/7 = 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35
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