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Add 30/3 and 80/90

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 80/90

30/3 + 80/90 is 98/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    30/3 = 30 × 30/3 × 30 = 900/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    80/90 = 80 × 1/90 × 1 = 80/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/90 + 80/90 = 900 + 80/90 = 980/90
  5. 980/90 simplified gives 98/9
  6. So, 30/3 + 80/90 = 98/9
    In mixed form: 108/9

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