Add 2/30 and 12/9
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 1 3/9
2/30 + 12/9 is 7/5.
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,
12/9 = 12 × 10/9 × 10 = 120/90 - Add the two like fractions:
6/90 + 120/90 = 6 + 120/90 = 126/90 - 126/90 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 2/30 + 12/9 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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