Add 30/45 and 50/4
1st number: 30/45, 2nd number: 12 2/4
30/45 + 50/4 is 79/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
50/4 = 50 × 45/4 × 45 = 2250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 2250/180 = 120 + 2250/180 = 2370/180 - 2370/180 simplified gives 79/6
- So, 30/45 + 50/4 = 79/6
In mixed form: 131/6
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