Add 90/30 and 10/18
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 10/18
90/30 + 10/18 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
90/30 = 90 × 3/30 × 3 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 50/90 = 270 + 50/90 = 320/90 - 320/90 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 90/30 + 10/18 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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