Add 30/80 and 45/90
30/80 + 45/90 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
30/80 = 30 × 9/80 × 9 = 270/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
45/90 = 45 × 8/90 × 8 = 360/720 - Add the two like fractions:
270/720 + 360/720 = 270 + 360/720 = 630/720 - 630/720 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 30/80 + 45/90 = 7/8
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