Add 30/10 and 30/36
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 30/36
30/10 + 30/36 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
30/10 = 30 × 18/10 × 18 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 150/180 = 540 + 150/180 = 690/180 - 690/180 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 30/10 + 30/36 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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