Add 10/35 and 30/45
10/35 + 30/45 is 20/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
10/35 = 10 × 9/35 × 9 = 90/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
30/45 = 30 × 7/45 × 7 = 210/315 - Add the two like fractions:
90/315 + 210/315 = 90 + 210/315 = 300/315 - 300/315 simplified gives 20/21
- So, 10/35 + 30/45 = 20/21
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