Add 30/45 and 40/90
30/45 + 40/90 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 40/90 = 60 + 40/90 = 100/90 - 100/90 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 30/45 + 40/90 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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