Add 30/5 and 21/9
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 2 3/9
30/5 + 21/9 is 25/3.
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,
21/9 = 21 × 5/9 × 5 = 105/45 - Add the two like fractions:
270/45 + 105/45 = 270 + 105/45 = 375/45 - 375/45 simplified gives 25/3
- So, 30/5 + 21/9 = 25/3
In mixed form: 81/3
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