Add 18/90 and 30/75
18/90 + 30/75 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
18/90 = 18 × 5/90 × 5 = 90/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
30/75 = 30 × 6/75 × 6 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
90/450 + 180/450 = 90 + 180/450 = 270/450 - 270/450 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 18/90 + 30/75 = 3/5
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