Add 30/36 and 63/45
1st number: 30/36, 2nd number: 1 18/45
30/36 + 63/45 is 67/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
63/45 = 63 × 4/45 × 4 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 252/180 = 150 + 252/180 = 402/180 - 402/180 simplified gives 67/30
- So, 30/36 + 63/45 = 67/30
In mixed form: 27/30
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