Add 30/9 and 30/6
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 5 0/6
30/9 + 30/6 is 25/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
30/9 = 30 × 2/9 × 2 = 60/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
30/6 = 30 × 3/6 × 3 = 90/18 - Add the two like fractions:
60/18 + 90/18 = 60 + 90/18 = 150/18 - 150/18 simplified gives 25/3
- So, 30/9 + 30/6 = 25/3
In mixed form: 81/3
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