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Add 30/3 and 12/9

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 1 3/9

30/3 + 12/9 is 34/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 9 is 9

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
    30/3 = 30 × 3/3 × 3 = 90/9
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
    12/9 = 12 × 1/9 × 1 = 12/9
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/9 + 12/9 = 90 + 12/9 = 102/9
  5. 102/9 simplified gives 34/3
  6. So, 30/3 + 12/9 = 34/3
    In mixed form: 111/3

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