Add 30/45 and 4/7
30/45 + 4/7 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
30/45 = 30 × 7/45 × 7 = 210/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
4/7 = 4 × 45/7 × 45 = 180/315 - Add the two like fractions:
210/315 + 180/315 = 210 + 180/315 = 390/315 - 390/315 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 30/45 + 4/7 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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