Add 4/30 and 8/45
4/30 + 8/45 is 14/45.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Add the two like fractions:
12/90 + 16/90 = 12 + 16/90 = 28/90 - 28/90 simplified gives 14/45
- So, 4/30 + 8/45 = 14/45
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