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Add 30/18 and 20/3

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 6 2/3

30/18 + 20/3 is 25/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    30/18 = 30 × 1/18 × 1 = 30/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    20/3 = 20 × 6/3 × 6 = 120/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/18 + 120/18 = 30 + 120/18 = 150/18
  5. 150/18 simplified gives 25/3
  6. So, 30/18 + 20/3 = 25/3
    In mixed form: 81/3

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