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Add 9/18 and 48/30

1st number: 9/18, 2nd number: 1 18/30

9/18 + 48/30 is 21/10.

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,
    9/18 = 9 × 5/18 × 5 = 45/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    48/30 = 48 × 3/30 × 3 = 144/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/90 + 144/90 = 45 + 144/90 = 189/90
  5. 189/90 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 9/18 + 48/30 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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