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Add 7/30 and 35/45

7/30 + 35/45 is 91/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/90 + 70/90 = 21 + 70/90 = 91/90
  5. So, 7/30 + 35/45 = 91/90
    In mixed form: 11/90

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