Add 30/45 and 5/4
1st number: 30/45, 2nd number: 1 1/4
30/45 + 5/4 is 23/12.
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,
30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
5/4 = 5 × 45/4 × 45 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 225/180 = 120 + 225/180 = 345/180 - 345/180 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 30/45 + 5/4 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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