Add 6/30 and 2/36
6/30 + 2/36 is 23/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
6/30 = 6 × 6/30 × 6 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 10/180 = 36 + 10/180 = 46/180 - 46/180 simplified gives 23/90
- So, 6/30 + 2/36 = 23/90
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