Add 40/45 and 64/30
1st number: 40/45, 2nd number: 2 4/30
40/45 + 64/30 is 136/45.
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,
40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
64/30 = 64 × 3/30 × 3 = 192/90 - Add the two like fractions:
80/90 + 192/90 = 80 + 192/90 = 272/90 - 272/90 simplified gives 136/45
- So, 40/45 + 64/30 = 136/45
In mixed form: 31/45
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