Add 6/9 and 14/30
6/9 + 14/30 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
6/9 = 6 × 10/9 × 10 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
14/30 = 14 × 3/30 × 3 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 42/90 = 60 + 42/90 = 102/90 - 102/90 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 6/9 + 14/30 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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