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Add 30/18 and 18/4

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 4 2/4

30/18 + 18/4 is 37/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    30/18 = 30 × 2/18 × 2 = 60/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    18/4 = 18 × 9/4 × 9 = 162/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/36 + 162/36 = 60 + 162/36 = 222/36
  5. 222/36 simplified gives 37/6
  6. So, 30/18 + 18/4 = 37/6
    In mixed form: 61/6

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