Add 56/18 and 30/5
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 6 0/5
56/18 + 30/5 is 82/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
30/5 = 30 × 18/5 × 18 = 540/90 - Add the two like fractions:
280/90 + 540/90 = 280 + 540/90 = 820/90 - 820/90 simplified gives 82/9
- So, 56/18 + 30/5 = 82/9
In mixed form: 91/9
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