Add 30/9 and 42/18
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 2 6/18
30/9 + 42/18 is 17/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 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 18 × 1 = 18,
42/18 = 42 × 1/18 × 1 = 42/18 - Add the two like fractions:
60/18 + 42/18 = 60 + 42/18 = 102/18 - 102/18 simplified gives 17/3
- So, 30/9 + 42/18 = 17/3
In mixed form: 52/3
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