Add 45/30 and 1/45
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 1/45
45/30 + 1/45 is 137/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
45/30 = 45 × 3/30 × 3 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
135/90 + 2/90 = 135 + 2/90 = 137/90 - So, 45/30 + 1/45 = 137/90
In mixed form: 147/90
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