Add 2/30 and 81/90
2/30 + 81/90 is 29/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
81/90 = 81 × 1/90 × 1 = 81/90 - Add the two like fractions:
6/90 + 81/90 = 6 + 81/90 = 87/90 - 87/90 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 2/30 + 81/90 = 29/30
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