Add 4/45 and 14/30
4/45 + 14/30 is 5/9.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
14/30 = 14 × 3/30 × 3 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
8/90 + 42/90 = 8 + 42/90 = 50/90 - 50/90 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 4/45 + 14/30 = 5/9
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