Add 2/45 and 30/10
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 3 0/10
2/45 + 30/10 is 137/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
30/10 = 30 × 9/10 × 9 = 270/90 - Add the two like fractions:
4/90 + 270/90 = 4 + 270/90 = 274/90 - 274/90 simplified gives 137/45
- So, 2/45 + 30/10 = 137/45
In mixed form: 32/45
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