Add 12/45 and 1/30
12/45 + 1/30 is 3/10.
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,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90 - Add the two like fractions:
24/90 + 3/90 = 24 + 3/90 = 27/90 - 27/90 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 12/45 + 1/30 = 3/10
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