Add 30/10 and 5/9
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 5/9
30/10 + 5/9 is 32/9.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 50/90 = 270 + 50/90 = 320/90 - 320/90 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 30/10 + 5/9 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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