Add 30/18 and 3/30
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 3/30
30/18 + 3/30 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 9/90 = 150 + 9/90 = 159/90 - 159/90 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 30/18 + 3/30 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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