Add 30/9 and 80/6, Solve 3 3/9 + 13 2/6 as a fraction

Add 30/9 and 80/6

1^st number: 3 3/9, 2^nd number: 13 2/6

30/9 + 80/6 is 50/3.

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,
80/6 = 80 × 3/6 × 3 = 240/18
Add the two like fractions:
60/18 + 240/18 = 60 + 240/18 = 300/18
300/18 simplified gives 50/3
So, 30/9 + 80/6 = 50/3
In mixed form: 162/3

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