Add 45/30 and 7/18
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 7/18
45/30 + 7/18 is 17/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90 - Add the two like fractions:
135/90 + 35/90 = 135 + 35/90 = 170/90 - 170/90 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 45/30 + 7/18 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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