Add 30/5 and 8/18
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 8/18
30/5 + 8/18 is 58/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
30/5 = 30 × 18/5 × 18 = 540/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
540/90 + 40/90 = 540 + 40/90 = 580/90 - 580/90 simplified gives 58/9
- So, 30/5 + 8/18 = 58/9
In mixed form: 64/9
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