Add 30/15 and 3/9
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 3/9
30/15 + 3/9 is 7/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
30/15 = 30 × 3/15 × 3 = 90/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
3/9 = 3 × 5/9 × 5 = 15/45 - Add the two like fractions:
90/45 + 15/45 = 90 + 15/45 = 105/45 - 105/45 simplified gives 7/3
- So, 30/15 + 3/9 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3
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