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Add 18/6 and 28/30

1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 28/30

18/6 + 28/30 is 59/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    18/6 = 18 × 5/6 × 5 = 90/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    28/30 = 28 × 1/30 × 1 = 28/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/30 + 28/30 = 90 + 28/30 = 118/30
  5. 118/30 simplified gives 59/15
  6. So, 18/6 + 28/30 = 59/15
    In mixed form: 314/15

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