Add 6/10 and 18/30
6/10 + 18/30 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
18/30 = 18 × 1/30 × 1 = 18/30 - Add the two like fractions:
18/30 + 18/30 = 18 + 18/30 = 36/30 - 36/30 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 6/10 + 18/30 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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