Add 40/18 and 6/30
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 6/30
40/18 + 6/30 is 109/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
6/30 = 6 × 3/30 × 3 = 18/90 - Add the two like fractions:
200/90 + 18/90 = 200 + 18/90 = 218/90 - 218/90 simplified gives 109/45
- So, 40/18 + 6/30 = 109/45
In mixed form: 219/45
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