Add 30/36 and 5/9
30/36 + 5/9 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 9 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 9 × 4 = 36,
5/9 = 5 × 4/9 × 4 = 20/36 - Add the two like fractions:
30/36 + 20/36 = 30 + 20/36 = 50/36 - 50/36 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 30/36 + 5/9 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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