Add 2/30 and 25/45
2/30 + 25/45 is 28/45.
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,
25/45 = 25 × 2/45 × 2 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
6/90 + 50/90 = 6 + 50/90 = 56/90 - 56/90 simplified gives 28/45
- So, 2/30 + 25/45 = 28/45
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