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Add 90/18 and 4/30

1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 4/30

90/18 + 4/30 is 77/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    90/18 = 90 × 5/18 × 5 = 450/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    4/30 = 4 × 3/30 × 3 = 12/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/90 + 12/90 = 450 + 12/90 = 462/90
  5. 462/90 simplified gives 77/15
  6. So, 90/18 + 4/30 = 77/15
    In mixed form: 52/15

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