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Add 4/45 and 30/5

1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 6 0/5

4/45 + 30/5 is 274/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    30/5 = 30 × 9/5 × 9 = 270/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/45 + 270/45 = 4 + 270/45 = 274/45
  5. So, 4/45 + 30/5 = 274/45
    In mixed form: 64/45

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