Add 9/45 and 28/30
9/45 + 28/30 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
28/30 = 28 × 3/30 × 3 = 84/90 - Add the two like fractions:
18/90 + 84/90 = 18 + 84/90 = 102/90 - 102/90 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 9/45 + 28/30 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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