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Add 30/45 and 7/30

30/45 + 7/30 is 9/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
    7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/90 + 21/90 = 60 + 21/90 = 81/90
  5. 81/90 simplified gives 9/10
  6. So, 30/45 + 7/30 = 9/10

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