Add 2/30 and 8/18
2/30 + 8/18 is 23/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
6/90 + 40/90 = 6 + 40/90 = 46/90 - 46/90 simplified gives 23/45
- So, 2/30 + 8/18 = 23/45
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