Add 35/45 and 5/30
35/45 + 5/30 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
5/30 = 5 × 3/30 × 3 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
70/90 + 15/90 = 70 + 15/90 = 85/90 - 85/90 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 35/45 + 5/30 = 17/18
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