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Add 18/30 and 6/9

18/30 + 6/9 is 19/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    18/30 = 18 × 3/30 × 3 = 54/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    6/9 = 6 × 10/9 × 10 = 60/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/90 + 60/90 = 54 + 60/90 = 114/90
  5. 114/90 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 18/30 + 6/9 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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