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Add 30/18 and 3/7

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 3/7

30/18 + 3/7 is 44/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    30/18 = 30 × 7/18 × 7 = 210/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    3/7 = 3 × 18/7 × 18 = 54/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/126 + 54/126 = 210 + 54/126 = 264/126
  5. 264/126 simplified gives 44/21
  6. So, 30/18 + 3/7 = 44/21
    In mixed form: 22/21

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