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Add 6/18 and 8/30

6/18 + 8/30 is 3/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/90 + 24/90 = 30 + 24/90 = 54/90
  5. 54/90 simplified gives 3/5
  6. So, 6/18 + 8/30 = 3/5

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