Add 3/7 and 30/45
3/7 + 30/45 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
3/7 = 3 × 45/7 × 45 = 135/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
30/45 = 30 × 7/45 × 7 = 210/315 - Add the two like fractions:
135/315 + 210/315 = 135 + 210/315 = 345/315 - 345/315 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 3/7 + 30/45 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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