Add 3/30 and 6/45
3/30 + 6/45 is 7/30.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
9/90 + 12/90 = 9 + 12/90 = 21/90 - 21/90 simplified gives 7/30
- So, 3/30 + 6/45 = 7/30
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