Add 30/2 and 20/9
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 2 2/9
30/2 + 20/9 is 155/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 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 9 × 2 = 18,
20/9 = 20 × 2/9 × 2 = 40/18 - Add the two like fractions:
270/18 + 40/18 = 270 + 40/18 = 310/18 - 310/18 simplified gives 155/9
- So, 30/2 + 20/9 = 155/9
In mixed form: 172/9
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