Add 5/30 and 4/18
5/30 + 4/18 is 7/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
5/30 = 5 × 3/30 × 3 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
15/90 + 20/90 = 15 + 20/90 = 35/90 - 35/90 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 5/30 + 4/18 = 7/18
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