Add 6/36 and 8/30
6/36 + 8/30 is 13/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
8/30 = 8 × 6/30 × 6 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 48/180 = 30 + 48/180 = 78/180 - 78/180 simplified gives 13/30
- So, 6/36 + 8/30 = 13/30
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