Add 4/30 and 36/90
4/30 + 36/90 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
4/30 = 4 × 3/30 × 3 = 12/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 36/90 = 12 + 36/90 = 48/90 - 48/90 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 4/30 + 36/90 = 8/15
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