Add 9/30 and 1/18
9/30 + 1/18 is 16/45.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
27/90 + 5/90 = 27 + 5/90 = 32/90 - 32/90 simplified gives 16/45
- So, 9/30 + 1/18 = 16/45
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