Add 30/4 and 18/81
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 18/81
30/4 + 18/81 is 139/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
30/4 = 30 × 81/4 × 81 = 2430/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
18/81 = 18 × 4/81 × 4 = 72/324 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/324 + 72/324 = 2430 + 72/324 = 2502/324 - 2502/324 simplified gives 139/18
- So, 30/4 + 18/81 = 139/18
In mixed form: 713/18
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