Add 9/30 and 12/18
9/30 + 12/18 is 29/30.
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,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
27/90 + 60/90 = 27 + 60/90 = 87/90 - 87/90 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 9/30 + 12/18 = 29/30
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