Add 30/6 and 9/5
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 1 4/5
30/6 + 9/5 is 34/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
30/6 = 30 × 5/6 × 5 = 150/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
9/5 = 9 × 6/5 × 6 = 54/30 - Add the two like fractions:
150/30 + 54/30 = 150 + 54/30 = 204/30 - 204/30 simplified gives 34/5
- So, 30/6 + 9/5 = 34/5
In mixed form: 64/5
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