Add 8/18 and 12/30
8/18 + 12/30 is 38/45.
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,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
12/30 = 12 × 3/30 × 3 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
40/90 + 36/90 = 40 + 36/90 = 76/90 - 76/90 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 8/18 + 12/30 = 38/45
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