Add 8/30 and 2/45
8/30 + 2/45 is 14/45.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Add the two like fractions:
24/90 + 4/90 = 24 + 4/90 = 28/90 - 28/90 simplified gives 14/45
- So, 8/30 + 2/45 = 14/45
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