Add 30/45 and 2/18
30/45 + 2/18 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
30/45 = 30 × 2/45 × 2 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 10/90 = 60 + 10/90 = 70/90 - 70/90 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 30/45 + 2/18 = 7/9
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