Add 30/4 and 2/18, Solve 7 2/4 + 2/18 as a fraction

Add 30/4 and 2/18

1^st number: 7 2/4, 2^nd number: 2/18

30/4 + 2/18 is 137/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
30/4 = 30 × 9/4 × 9 = 270/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
2/18 = 2 × 2/18 × 2 = 4/36
Add the two like fractions:
270/36 + 4/36 = 270 + 4/36 = 274/36
274/36 simplified gives 137/18
So, 30/4 + 2/18 = 137/18
In mixed form: 711/18

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