Add 30/4 and 18/3
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 6 0/3
30/4 + 18/3 is 27/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
30/4 = 30 × 3/4 × 3 = 90/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
18/3 = 18 × 4/3 × 4 = 72/12 - Add the two like fractions:
90/12 + 72/12 = 90 + 72/12 = 162/12 - 162/12 simplified gives 27/2
- So, 30/4 + 18/3 = 27/2
In mixed form: 131/2
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