Add 30/9 and 10/5
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 2 0/5
30/9 + 10/5 is 16/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
30/9 = 30 × 5/9 × 5 = 150/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
10/5 = 10 × 9/5 × 9 = 90/45 - Add the two like fractions:
150/45 + 90/45 = 150 + 90/45 = 240/45 - 240/45 simplified gives 16/3
- So, 30/9 + 10/5 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3
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