Add 1/30 and 16/45
1/30 + 16/45 is 7/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
3/90 + 32/90 = 3 + 32/90 = 35/90 - 35/90 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 1/30 + 16/45 = 7/18
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