Add 6/30 and 3/45
6/30 + 3/45 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
6/30 = 6 × 3/30 × 3 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90 - Add the two like fractions:
18/90 + 6/90 = 18 + 6/90 = 24/90 - 24/90 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 6/30 + 3/45 = 4/15
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