Add 1/45 and 24/30
1/45 + 24/30 is 37/45.
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,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
24/30 = 24 × 3/30 × 3 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2/90 + 72/90 = 2 + 72/90 = 74/90 - 74/90 simplified gives 37/45
- So, 1/45 + 24/30 = 37/45
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