Add 30/6 and 1/18
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 1/18
30/6 + 1/18 is 91/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
30/6 = 30 × 3/6 × 3 = 90/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
1/18 = 1 × 1/18 × 1 = 1/18 - Add the two like fractions:
90/18 + 1/18 = 90 + 1/18 = 91/18 - So, 30/6 + 1/18 = 91/18
In mixed form: 51/18
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