Add 2/30 and 2/45
2/30 + 2/45 is 1/9.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Add the two like fractions:
6/90 + 4/90 = 6 + 4/90 = 10/90 - 10/90 simplified gives 1/9
- So, 2/30 + 2/45 = 1/9
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