Add 7/30 and 2/45
7/30 + 2/45 is 5/18.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Add the two like fractions:
21/90 + 4/90 = 21 + 4/90 = 25/90 - 25/90 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 7/30 + 2/45 = 5/18
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