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Add 45/30 and 18/8

1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 2 2/8

45/30 + 18/8 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    45/30 = 45 × 4/30 × 4 = 180/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    18/8 = 18 × 15/8 × 15 = 270/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/120 + 270/120 = 180 + 270/120 = 450/120
  5. 450/120 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 45/30 + 18/8 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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