Add 9/30 and 5/6
9/30 + 5/6 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 6 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 6 × 5 = 30,
5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30 - Add the two like fractions:
9/30 + 25/30 = 9 + 25/30 = 34/30 - 34/30 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 9/30 + 5/6 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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