Add 30/90 and 90/4
1st number: 30/90, 2nd number: 22 2/4
30/90 + 90/4 is 137/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
30/90 = 30 × 2/90 × 2 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
90/4 = 90 × 45/4 × 45 = 4050/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 4050/180 = 60 + 4050/180 = 4110/180 - 4110/180 simplified gives 137/6
- So, 30/90 + 90/4 = 137/6
In mixed form: 225/6
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