Add 4/30 and 35/9
1st number: 4/30, 2nd number: 3 8/9
4/30 + 35/9 is 181/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
4/30 = 4 × 3/30 × 3 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
35/9 = 35 × 10/9 × 10 = 350/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 350/90 = 12 + 350/90 = 362/90 - 362/90 simplified gives 181/45
- So, 4/30 + 35/9 = 181/45
In mixed form: 41/45
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