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Add 3/45 and 75/30

1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 2 15/30

3/45 + 75/30 is 77/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    75/30 = 75 × 3/30 × 3 = 225/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/90 + 225/90 = 6 + 225/90 = 231/90
  5. 231/90 simplified gives 77/30
  6. So, 3/45 + 75/30 = 77/30
    In mixed form: 217/30

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