Add 30/18 and 3/10
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 3/10
30/18 + 3/10 is 59/30.
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,
3/10 = 3 × 9/10 × 9 = 27/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 27/90 = 150 + 27/90 = 177/90 - 177/90 simplified gives 59/30
- So, 30/18 + 3/10 = 59/30
In mixed form: 129/30
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