Add 30/2 and 42/9
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 4 6/9
30/2 + 42/9 is 59/3.
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,
42/9 = 42 × 2/9 × 2 = 84/18 - Add the two like fractions:
270/18 + 84/18 = 270 + 84/18 = 354/18 - 354/18 simplified gives 59/3
- So, 30/2 + 42/9 = 59/3
In mixed form: 192/3
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