Add 30/75 and 9/18
30/75 + 9/18 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
30/75 = 30 × 6/75 × 6 = 180/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
9/18 = 9 × 25/18 × 25 = 225/450 - Add the two like fractions:
180/450 + 225/450 = 180 + 225/450 = 405/450 - 405/450 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 30/75 + 9/18 = 9/10
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