Add 3/30 and 25/9
1st number: 3/30, 2nd number: 2 7/9
3/30 + 25/9 is 259/90.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
25/9 = 25 × 10/9 × 10 = 250/90 - Add the two like fractions:
9/90 + 250/90 = 9 + 250/90 = 259/90 - So, 3/30 + 25/9 = 259/90
In mixed form: 279/90
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