Add 30/2 and 14/18
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 14/18
30/2 + 14/18 is 142/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
30/2 = 30 × 9/2 × 9 = 270/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
14/18 = 14 × 1/18 × 1 = 14/18 - Add the two like fractions:
270/18 + 14/18 = 270 + 14/18 = 284/18 - 284/18 simplified gives 142/9
- So, 30/2 + 14/18 = 142/9
In mixed form: 157/9
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