Add 30/81 and 18/30
30/81 + 18/30 is 131/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 30 is 810
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
30/81 = 30 × 10/81 × 10 = 300/810 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
18/30 = 18 × 27/30 × 27 = 486/810 - Add the two like fractions:
300/810 + 486/810 = 300 + 486/810 = 786/810 - 786/810 simplified gives 131/135
- So, 30/81 + 18/30 = 131/135
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