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Add 30/45 and 3/10

30/45 + 3/10 is 29/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    30/45 = 30 × 2/45 × 2 = 60/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    3/10 = 3 × 9/10 × 9 = 27/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/90 + 27/90 = 60 + 27/90 = 87/90
  5. 87/90 simplified gives 29/30
  6. So, 30/45 + 3/10 = 29/30

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