Add 35/30 and 1/18
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 1/18
35/30 + 1/18 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
35/30 = 35 × 3/30 × 3 = 105/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
105/90 + 5/90 = 105 + 5/90 = 110/90 - 110/90 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 35/30 + 1/18 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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