Add 30/18 and 14/10
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 1 4/10
30/18 + 14/10 is 46/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 126/90 = 150 + 126/90 = 276/90 - 276/90 simplified gives 46/15
- So, 30/18 + 14/10 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15
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