Add 2/30 and 10/9
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 1 1/9
2/30 + 10/9 is 53/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
2/30 = 2 × 3/30 × 3 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
10/9 = 10 × 10/9 × 10 = 100/90 - Add the two like fractions:
6/90 + 100/90 = 6 + 100/90 = 106/90 - 106/90 simplified gives 53/45
- So, 2/30 + 10/9 = 53/45
In mixed form: 18/45
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