Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 7/30 and 45/36

1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 1 9/36

7/30 + 45/36 is 89/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    7/30 = 7 × 6/30 × 6 = 42/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/180 + 225/180 = 42 + 225/180 = 267/180
  5. 267/180 simplified gives 89/60
  6. So, 7/30 + 45/36 = 89/60
    In mixed form: 129/60

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com