Add 30/4 and 56/45
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 1 11/45
30/4 + 56/45 is 787/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
30/4 = 30 × 45/4 × 45 = 1350/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/180 + 224/180 = 1350 + 224/180 = 1574/180 - 1574/180 simplified gives 787/90
- So, 30/4 + 56/45 = 787/90
In mixed form: 867/90
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