Add 9/36 and 3/30
9/36 + 3/30 is 7/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
3/30 = 3 × 6/30 × 6 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 18/180 = 45 + 18/180 = 63/180 - 63/180 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 9/36 + 3/30 = 7/20
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