Add 8/9 and 15/30
8/9 + 15/30 is 25/18.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 10/9 × 10 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
15/30 = 15 × 3/30 × 3 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
80/90 + 45/90 = 80 + 45/90 = 125/90 - 125/90 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 8/9 + 15/30 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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