Add 30/10 and 8/9
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 8/9
30/10 + 8/9 is 35/9.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 10/9 × 10 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 80/90 = 270 + 80/90 = 350/90 - 350/90 simplified gives 35/9
- So, 30/10 + 8/9 = 35/9
In mixed form: 38/9
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