Add 30/7 and 2/45, Solve 4 2/7 + 2/45 as a fraction

Add 30/7 and 2/45

1^st number: 4 2/7, 2^nd number: 2/45

30/7 + 2/45 is 1364/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
30/7 = 30 × 45/7 × 45 = 1350/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315
Add the two like fractions:
1350/315 + 14/315 = 1350 + 14/315 = 1364/315
So, 30/7 + 2/45 = 1364/315
In mixed form: 4104/315

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