Add 3/45 and 10/30
3/45 + 10/30 is 2/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
10/30 = 10 × 3/30 × 3 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
6/90 + 30/90 = 6 + 30/90 = 36/90 - 36/90 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 3/45 + 10/30 = 2/5
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