Add 36/30 and 14/18
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 14/18
36/30 + 14/18 is 89/45.
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,
36/30 = 36 × 3/30 × 3 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 70/90 = 108 + 70/90 = 178/90 - 178/90 simplified gives 89/45
- So, 36/30 + 14/18 = 89/45
In mixed form: 144/45
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