Add 30/9 and 7/45
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 7/45
30/9 + 7/45 is 157/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
30/9 = 30 × 5/9 × 5 = 150/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Add the two like fractions:
150/45 + 7/45 = 150 + 7/45 = 157/45 - So, 30/9 + 7/45 = 157/45
In mixed form: 322/45
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