Add 36/45 and 3/30
36/45 + 3/30 is 9/10.
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,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90 - Add the two like fractions:
72/90 + 9/90 = 72 + 9/90 = 81/90 - 81/90 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 36/45 + 3/30 = 9/10
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