Add 9/30 and 2/36
9/30 + 2/36 is 16/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
9/30 = 9 × 6/30 × 6 = 54/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
54/180 + 10/180 = 54 + 10/180 = 64/180 - 64/180 simplified gives 16/45
- So, 9/30 + 2/36 = 16/45
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