Add 30/18 and 18/10
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 1 8/10
30/18 + 18/10 is 52/15.
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,
18/10 = 18 × 9/10 × 9 = 162/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 162/90 = 150 + 162/90 = 312/90 - 312/90 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 30/18 + 18/10 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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