Add 30/36 and 5/6
30/36 + 5/6 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 6 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
30/36 = 30 × 1/36 × 1 = 30/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
5/6 = 5 × 6/6 × 6 = 30/36 - Add the two like fractions:
30/36 + 30/36 = 30 + 30/36 = 60/36 - 60/36 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 30/36 + 5/6 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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