Add 5/30 and 7/9
5/30 + 7/9 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
5/30 = 5 × 3/30 × 3 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
7/9 = 7 × 10/9 × 10 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
15/90 + 70/90 = 15 + 70/90 = 85/90 - 85/90 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 5/30 + 7/9 = 17/18
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