Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 5/18 and 27/30

5/18 + 27/30 is 53/45.

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,
    5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    27/30 = 27 × 3/30 × 3 = 81/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/90 + 81/90 = 25 + 81/90 = 106/90
  5. 106/90 simplified gives 53/45
  6. So, 5/18 + 27/30 = 53/45
    In mixed form: 18/45

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com