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Add 8/18 and 1/30

8/18 + 1/30 is 43/90.

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,
    8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/90 + 3/90 = 40 + 3/90 = 43/90
  5. So, 8/18 + 1/30 = 43/90

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