Add 30/18 and 27/5
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 5 2/5
30/18 + 27/5 is 106/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 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 5 × 18 = 90,
27/5 = 27 × 18/5 × 18 = 486/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 486/90 = 150 + 486/90 = 636/90 - 636/90 simplified gives 106/15
- So, 30/18 + 27/5 = 106/15
In mixed form: 71/15
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