Add 30/4 and 96/45
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 2 6/45
30/4 + 96/45 is 289/30.
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,
96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/180 + 384/180 = 1350 + 384/180 = 1734/180 - 1734/180 simplified gives 289/30
- So, 30/4 + 96/45 = 289/30
In mixed form: 919/30
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