Add 1/45 and 30/4
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 7 2/4
1/45 + 30/4 is 677/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
30/4 = 30 × 45/4 × 45 = 1350/180 - Add the two like fractions:
4/180 + 1350/180 = 4 + 1350/180 = 1354/180 - 1354/180 simplified gives 677/90
- So, 1/45 + 30/4 = 677/90
In mixed form: 747/90
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