Add 81/30 and 2/18
1st number: 2 21/30, 2nd number: 2/18
81/30 + 2/18 is 253/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
81/30 = 81 × 3/30 × 3 = 243/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
243/90 + 10/90 = 243 + 10/90 = 253/90 - So, 81/30 + 2/18 = 253/90
In mixed form: 273/90
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