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Add 45/30 and 14/7

1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 2 0/7

45/30 + 14/7 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    14/7 = 14 × 30/7 × 30 = 420/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/210 + 420/210 = 315 + 420/210 = 735/210
  5. 735/210 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 45/30 + 14/7 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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