Add 45/30 and 2/4
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 2/4
45/30 + 2/4 is 2/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
45/30 = 45 × 2/30 × 2 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
90/60 + 30/60 = 90 + 30/60 = 120/60 - 120/60 simplified gives 2/1
- So, 45/30 + 2/4 = 2/1
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