Add 30/9 and 80/90
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 80/90
30/9 + 80/90 is 38/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
80/90 = 80 × 1/90 × 1 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
300/90 + 80/90 = 300 + 80/90 = 380/90 - 380/90 simplified gives 38/9
- So, 30/9 + 80/90 = 38/9
In mixed form: 42/9
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