Add 30/36 and 45/48
30/36 + 45/48 is 85/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
30/36 = 30 × 4/36 × 4 = 120/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
45/48 = 45 × 3/48 × 3 = 135/144 - Add the two like fractions:
120/144 + 135/144 = 120 + 135/144 = 255/144 - 255/144 simplified gives 85/48
- So, 30/36 + 45/48 = 85/48
In mixed form: 137/48
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