Add 7/45 and 30/54
7/45 + 30/54 is 32/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
7/45 = 7 × 6/45 × 6 = 42/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
42/270 + 150/270 = 42 + 150/270 = 192/270 - 192/270 simplified gives 32/45
- So, 7/45 + 30/54 = 32/45
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