Add 30/9 and 70/45
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 1 25/45
30/9 + 70/45 is 44/9.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 1/45 × 1 = 70/45 - Add the two like fractions:
150/45 + 70/45 = 150 + 70/45 = 220/45 - 220/45 simplified gives 44/9
- So, 30/9 + 70/45 = 44/9
In mixed form: 48/9
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