Add 75/18 and 8/30
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 8/30
75/18 + 8/30 is 133/30.
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,
75/18 = 75 × 5/18 × 5 = 375/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
375/90 + 24/90 = 375 + 24/90 = 399/90 - 399/90 simplified gives 133/30
- So, 75/18 + 8/30 = 133/30
In mixed form: 413/30
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