Add 1/30 and 70/45
1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 1 25/45
1/30 + 70/45 is 143/90.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90 - Add the two like fractions:
3/90 + 140/90 = 3 + 140/90 = 143/90 - So, 1/30 + 70/45 = 143/90
In mixed form: 153/90
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