Add 30/10 and 25/9
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 2 7/9
30/10 + 25/9 is 52/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
30/10 = 30 × 9/10 × 9 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
25/9 = 25 × 10/9 × 10 = 250/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 250/90 = 270 + 250/90 = 520/90 - 520/90 simplified gives 52/9
- So, 30/10 + 25/9 = 52/9
In mixed form: 57/9
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