Add 30/50 and 2/45
30/50 + 2/45 is 29/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
2/45 = 2 × 10/45 × 10 = 20/450 - Add the two like fractions:
270/450 + 20/450 = 270 + 20/450 = 290/450 - 290/450 simplified gives 29/45
- So, 30/50 + 2/45 = 29/45
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