Add 45/30 and 7/35
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 7/35
45/30 + 7/35 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
7/35 = 7 × 6/35 × 6 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
315/210 + 42/210 = 315 + 42/210 = 357/210 - 357/210 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 45/30 + 7/35 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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