Add 45/30 and 3/4
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 3/4
45/30 + 3/4 is 9/4.
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,
3/4 = 3 × 15/4 × 15 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
90/60 + 45/60 = 90 + 45/60 = 135/60 - 135/60 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 45/30 + 3/4 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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