Add 9/30 and 2/5
9/30 + 2/5 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
9/30 = 9 × 1/30 × 1 = 9/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
2/5 = 2 × 6/5 × 6 = 12/30 - Add the two like fractions:
9/30 + 12/30 = 9 + 12/30 = 21/30 - 21/30 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 9/30 + 2/5 = 7/10
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