Add 2/45 and 30/36
2/45 + 30/36 is 79/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
8/180 + 150/180 = 8 + 150/180 = 158/180 - 158/180 simplified gives 79/90
- So, 2/45 + 30/36 = 79/90
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