Add 30/2 and 7/45
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 7/45
30/2 + 7/45 is 682/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
30/2 = 30 × 45/2 × 45 = 1350/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/90 + 14/90 = 1350 + 14/90 = 1364/90 - 1364/90 simplified gives 682/45
- So, 30/2 + 7/45 = 682/45
In mixed form: 157/45
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