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Add 30/18 and 7/30

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 7/30

30/18 + 7/30 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/90 + 21/90 = 150 + 21/90 = 171/90
  5. 171/90 simplified gives 19/10
  6. So, 30/18 + 7/30 = 19/10
    In mixed form: 19/10

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