Add 18/6 and 14/30
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 14/30
18/6 + 14/30 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
18/6 = 18 × 5/6 × 5 = 90/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
14/30 = 14 × 1/30 × 1 = 14/30 - Add the two like fractions:
90/30 + 14/30 = 90 + 14/30 = 104/30 - 104/30 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 18/6 + 14/30 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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