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Add 45/18 and 96/30

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 3 6/30

45/18 + 96/30 is 57/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    96/30 = 96 × 3/30 × 3 = 288/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/90 + 288/90 = 225 + 288/90 = 513/90
  5. 513/90 simplified gives 57/10
  6. So, 45/18 + 96/30 = 57/10
    In mixed form: 57/10

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