Add 6/18 and 2/30
6/18 + 2/30 is 2/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
2/30 = 2 × 3/30 × 3 = 6/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 6/90 = 30 + 6/90 = 36/90 - 36/90 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 6/18 + 2/30 = 2/5
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