Add 30/35 and 7/18
30/35 + 7/18 is 157/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
30/35 = 30 × 18/35 × 18 = 540/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
7/18 = 7 × 35/18 × 35 = 245/630 - Add the two like fractions:
540/630 + 245/630 = 540 + 245/630 = 785/630 - 785/630 simplified gives 157/126
- So, 30/35 + 7/18 = 157/126
In mixed form: 131/126
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