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Add 45/6 and 32/30

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 1 2/30

45/6 + 32/30 is 257/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    45/6 = 45 × 5/6 × 5 = 225/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    32/30 = 32 × 1/30 × 1 = 32/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/30 + 32/30 = 225 + 32/30 = 257/30
  5. So, 45/6 + 32/30 = 257/30
    In mixed form: 817/30

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