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Add 5/30 and 18/9

1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 2 0/9

5/30 + 18/9 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    5/30 = 5 × 3/30 × 3 = 15/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    18/9 = 18 × 10/9 × 10 = 180/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/90 + 180/90 = 15 + 180/90 = 195/90
  5. 195/90 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 5/30 + 18/9 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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