Add 45/35 and 5/30
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 5/30
45/35 + 5/30 is 61/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
45/35 = 45 × 6/35 × 6 = 270/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Add the two like fractions:
270/210 + 35/210 = 270 + 35/210 = 305/210 - 305/210 simplified gives 61/42
- So, 45/35 + 5/30 = 61/42
In mixed form: 119/42
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