Add 18/7 and 3/30
1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 3/30
18/7 + 3/30 is 187/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
18/7 = 18 × 30/7 × 30 = 540/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210 - Add the two like fractions:
540/210 + 21/210 = 540 + 21/210 = 561/210 - 561/210 simplified gives 187/70
- So, 18/7 + 3/30 = 187/70
In mixed form: 247/70
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