Add 30/4 and 6/45
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 6/45
30/4 + 6/45 is 229/30.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/180 + 24/180 = 1350 + 24/180 = 1374/180 - 1374/180 simplified gives 229/30
- So, 30/4 + 6/45 = 229/30
In mixed form: 719/30
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