Add 2/45 and 30/5
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 6 0/5
2/45 + 30/5 is 272/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
30/5 = 30 × 9/5 × 9 = 270/45 - Add the two like fractions:
2/45 + 270/45 = 2 + 270/45 = 272/45 - So, 2/45 + 30/5 = 272/45
In mixed form: 62/45
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