Add 30/18 and 96/10
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 9 6/10
30/18 + 96/10 is 169/15.
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,
96/10 = 96 × 9/10 × 9 = 864/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 864/90 = 150 + 864/90 = 1014/90 - 1014/90 simplified gives 169/15
- So, 30/18 + 96/10 = 169/15
In mixed form: 114/15
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