Add 4/5 and 30/36
4/5 + 30/36 is 49/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
4/5 = 4 × 36/5 × 36 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 150/180 = 144 + 150/180 = 294/180 - 294/180 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 4/5 + 30/36 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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