Add 5/30 and 30/36
5/30 + 30/36 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
5/30 = 5 × 6/30 × 6 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 150/180 = 30 + 150/180 = 180/180 - 180/180 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 5/30 + 30/36 = 1/1
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