Add 3/30 and 6/36
3/30 + 6/36 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
3/30 = 3 × 6/30 × 6 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 30/180 = 18 + 30/180 = 48/180 - 48/180 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 3/30 + 6/36 = 4/15
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