Add 30/4 and 25/9
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 2 7/9
30/4 + 25/9 is 185/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 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 9 × 4 = 36,
25/9 = 25 × 4/9 × 4 = 100/36 - Add the two like fractions:
270/36 + 100/36 = 270 + 100/36 = 370/36 - 370/36 simplified gives 185/18
- So, 30/4 + 25/9 = 185/18
In mixed form: 105/18
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