Add 30/5 and 2/9
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 2/9
30/5 + 2/9 is 56/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
30/5 = 30 × 9/5 × 9 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
2/9 = 2 × 5/9 × 5 = 10/45 - Add the two like fractions:
270/45 + 10/45 = 270 + 10/45 = 280/45 - 280/45 simplified gives 56/9
- So, 30/5 + 2/9 = 56/9
In mixed form: 62/9
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