Add 30/45 and 75/90
30/45 + 75/90 is 3/2.
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,
75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 75/90 = 60 + 75/90 = 135/90 - 135/90 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 30/45 + 75/90 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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