Add 45/50 and 7/30
45/50 + 7/30 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150 - Add the two like fractions:
135/150 + 35/150 = 135 + 35/150 = 170/150 - 170/150 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 45/50 + 7/30 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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