Add 30/10 and 3/18
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 3/18
30/10 + 3/18 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 15/90 = 270 + 15/90 = 285/90 - 285/90 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 30/10 + 3/18 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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