Add 32/9 and 18/30
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 18/30
32/9 + 18/30 is 187/45.
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,
32/9 = 32 × 10/9 × 10 = 320/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
18/30 = 18 × 3/30 × 3 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
320/90 + 54/90 = 320 + 54/90 = 374/90 - 374/90 simplified gives 187/45
- So, 32/9 + 18/30 = 187/45
In mixed form: 47/45
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