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Add 90/30 and 30/9

1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 3 3/9

90/30 + 30/9 is 19/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    90/30 = 90 × 3/30 × 3 = 270/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    30/9 = 30 × 10/9 × 10 = 300/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/90 + 300/90 = 270 + 300/90 = 570/90
  5. 570/90 simplified gives 19/3
  6. So, 90/30 + 30/9 = 19/3
    In mixed form: 61/3

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