Add 4/30 and 49/45
1st number: 4/30, 2nd number: 1 4/45
4/30 + 49/45 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 98/90 = 12 + 98/90 = 110/90 - 110/90 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 4/30 + 49/45 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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