Add 30/9 and 18/30
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 18/30
30/9 + 18/30 is 59/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
30/9 = 30 × 10/9 × 10 = 300/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
18/30 = 18 × 3/30 × 3 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
300/90 + 54/90 = 300 + 54/90 = 354/90 - 354/90 simplified gives 59/15
- So, 30/9 + 18/30 = 59/15
In mixed form: 314/15
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