Add 30/4 and 75/45
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 1 30/45
30/4 + 75/45 is 55/6.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/180 + 300/180 = 1350 + 300/180 = 1650/180 - 1650/180 simplified gives 55/6
- So, 30/4 + 75/45 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6
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