Add 9/10 and 3/9
9/10 + 3/9 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
9/10 = 9 × 9/10 × 9 = 81/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
3/9 = 3 × 10/9 × 10 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
81/90 + 30/90 = 81 + 30/90 = 111/90 - 111/90 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 9/10 + 3/9 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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