Add 2/30 and 1/45
2/30 + 1/45 is 4/45.
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,
2/30 = 2 × 3/30 × 3 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
6/90 + 2/90 = 6 + 2/90 = 8/90 - 8/90 simplified gives 4/45
- So, 2/30 + 1/45 = 4/45
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