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Add 30/45 and 42/8

1st number: 30/45, 2nd number: 5 2/8

30/45 + 42/8 is 71/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    30/45 = 30 × 8/45 × 8 = 240/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/360 + 1890/360 = 240 + 1890/360 = 2130/360
  5. 2130/360 simplified gives 71/12
  6. So, 30/45 + 42/8 = 71/12
    In mixed form: 511/12

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