Add 40/45 and 8/30
40/45 + 8/30 is 52/45.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
80/90 + 24/90 = 80 + 24/90 = 104/90 - 104/90 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 40/45 + 8/30 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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